WeChat supports further expansion of digital renminbi, and millions of merchants have accessed it

WeChat Pay has partnered with hundreds of acquiring institutions to further expand the range of merchants who can accept digital RMB within WeChat. Currently, millions of merchants in various sectors such as life services, household payments, catering and entertainment, and transportation have been covered, including scenic spots and museums, local life payment platforms, T3 Travel, Hellobike, SF Express, and Southern Power Grid. This support for various life services and household payments will further enrich the daily use scenarios of digital RMB. Users can experience digital RMB transactions conveniently through WeChat's mini-program scenarios.

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