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Everything you need to know about the Consumption Voucher Scheme

Plus all the amazing offers up for grabs!

Jenny Leung
Cherry Chan
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Jenny Leung
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Cherry Chan
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Phase two of the 2022 Consumption Voucher Scheme (CVS) is set to roll out on August 7, and we're here to guide you through all the most important bits you need to know, from eligibility and rollout dates to the array of offers that are available on different Store Value Facility platforms. And, if you're itching to go on yet another shopping spree, we've added some top recommendations of our favourite shops in town too – so scroll down and get reading. 

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Offers up for grabs

AlipayHK
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AlipayHK

All new and existing customers who register with AlipayHK for the consumption vouchers scheme can enjoy $210 in AlipayHK coupons, dining and entertainment rewards up to $3 billion, and enter the lucky draw to win VIP concert tickets to Kaho X MC Frenemy Live 2022, as well as the opportunity to go backstage and take photos with the artists themselves. New customers who register with Alipay will also receive an extra $25 in coupons.

From now to July 23, users can take advantage of the Click Like $ave exclusive reward, where they can log in to the AlipayHK mobile app and click ‘Like’ on three or more brand Channels to collect a $10 AlipayHK coupon. What’s more, users who receive their consumption vouchers through AlipayHK and successfully register for a Q Credit card between now and July 31 can also enjoy exclusive rewards of up to $1,000. Finally, from now until June 29, AlipayHK users can visit designated merchant brand channels at specific times on the AlipayHK app to enjoy flash rewards of coupons of up to $20 per day, with a maximum of 10 coupons up for grabs during this promotion period.

Click this link to find out more details.

BoC Pay
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BoC Pay

Those who register with BoC Pay to collect their consumption voucher can enjoy a $100 ‘Super Switch Bonus’ cash reward and over $15,000 merchant privileges when shopping at select local online and retail outlets. From now until June 30, new customers who download the BoC Pay app and bind their account for their first will also enjoy a $68 welcome reward. Referral awards are also up for grabs, with each successful referral that registers and binds BoC Pay to a bank account or a BoC Union Pay credit card to receive a $20 reward.

Click this link to find out more details.

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Octopus
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Octopus

From August 7 to September 30, a stamp will be earned with each purchase of over $200 in a single retail transaction using a consumption voucher registered Octopus card. Collect eight stamps to earn a rebate of $50, and continue collecting 12 stamps to earn a rebate of $150. 

First-time users who register their Octopus cards in the Octopus app can also earn $30 in cash rebate. To shop using your consumption vouchers with additional discounts at merchants across Hong Kong, simply tap offers on the Octopus app and search for your desired merchant in the search bar. All that’s left is to download the merchant’s e-coupon and use it immediately or save them for later use under the saved e-coupon section. 

More rewards are available for new customers who successfully apply for a Citi Octopus Platinum Card via the Octopus app, with a total of $900 cash rebate up for grabs after spending $8,000 or above within the first three months of card issuance and one automatic add value service transaction of $500. 

Click this link to find out more details.

Payme from HSBC
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Payme from HSBC

Joining as a new platform for Phase II, PayMe from HSBC is offering a total of $40 million in rewards to those who successfully register. Those who choose PayMe will be given a $25 discount voucher when they spend $50 or above any of the 35,000 PayMe merchants and be entered in a lucky draw for the chance to win a Tesla Model 3. Customers can also earn up to 3X RewardCash when topping up their PayMe account using HSBC credit cards.

Additionally, the new campaign is also offering rewards to those who refer others to use PayMe. Both the referrer and referee will receive a $15 discount voucher, while the top referrer will win a Tesla Model 3, and the eight runners-up will receive an iPhone 13 Pro.

Click this link to find out more details.

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Tap & Go
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Tap & Go

Calling all Mirror fans, Tap & Go’s offer allows existing and new users to receive exclusive rewards featuring their current spokesperson, Mirror’s Edan. From now to July 23, all new and existing customers who successfully register for Tap & Go can visit designated CSL stores to redeem a Tap & Go x Edan experience pack, offering a 5G 300GB mobile data SIM card on a first-come-first-served basis. 

Those who successfully refer three new customers, they’re eligible to collect a set of limited-edition Edan goodies (while stocks last), including postcards, a sticker sheet, posters, and a photo frame. Mox customers can also redeem an exclusive Edan poster and photo frame after topping up their Tap & Go account through a bank account linked to Mox Bank Limited. If you’re looking to complete your collection and get your final exclusive Edan poster, simply add your virtual Tap & Go Mastercard or UnionPay card to your phone’s virtual wallet. To collect your Edan goodies, book an appointment to visit designated CSL stores and pick up your items.

Click this link to find out more details.

WeChat Pay HK
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WeChat Pay HK

From now until August 6, any user who clicks into WeChat Pay HK’s consumption voucher scheme page will get a $30 voucher and is given a chance at their lucky draw to win vouchers at designated merchants. After successfully registering your consumption voucher through WeChat Pay HK, enjoy four additional chances at their lucky draw with a 100 per cent guaranteed chance of winning items such as WeChat Pay HK vouchers ranging from $3 to $10, e-cash vouchers ranging from $10 to $50, and the highest WeChat Pay HK voucher at $88. 

From now to August 6, users who link WeChat Pay with their Fusion Bank account can enjoy a $200 cash voucher and a rebate of 200 WeFun, with each WeFun point equating to $1. Existing WeChat Pay users who have linked their accounts with Fusion Bank can enjoy an additional $30 cash voucher on a first-come-first served basis. Additionally, WeChat Pay users with Fusion Bank linked accounts who make purchases on weekdays can earn eight percent of WeFun rebates, with each user being able to earn a maximum rebate of 100 WeFun during the promotion period. Finally, Wechat Pay HK offers vouchers for use with over 160 merchants across Hong Kong, ranging from dining, food, life, and department stores.

Click this link to find out more details.

Things you need to know

Am I eligible for Phase II of the Consumption Voucher Scheme?
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Am I eligible for Phase II of the Consumption Voucher Scheme?

Hong Kong permanent residents aged 18 or above (on or before 13 June, 2022) with a valid Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card are eligible for the Scheme. For this second phase, non-permanent residents living in Hong Kong for work or study will also be able to receive $5,000 of vouchers should they be eligible under the scheme's criteria.

Visit this link for more details and find out if you are eligible for the Scheme. Eligible registrants will receive a total value of either $5,000 or $10,000 by instalments depending on the category they belong to

 

When will the consumption vouchers be disbursed?

 

AlipayHK / BoC Pay / PayMe from HSBC / Tap & Go / WeChat Pay HK

Those who are eligible to receive $5,000 will receive the vouchers in two separate instalments. The first instalment of $2,000 vouchers will be disbursed on August 7, 2022, while the second instalment of $3,000 will be disbursed on October 1, 2022. Both vouchers will expire on February 28, 2023.

If you are eligible to receive $10,000 consumption vouchers, you will receive the first and second vouchers, both valued at $3,000, on August 7 and October 1, 2022, respectively. The third voucher of $4,000 will be disbursed on December 1, 2022. All three vouchers will expire on April 30, 2023.

Octopus

Since Octopus cards have a maximum credit limit, those who are eligible to receive $5,000 will get it in three instalments. The first and second instalments, with both vouchers valued at $2,000, will be disbursed on August 7 and October 1, 2022, respectively. The third voucher of $1,000 will be disbursed once you have spent a cumulative total of $4,000 within a specified period. 

Meanwhile, if you are set to receive $10,000 consumption vouchers through Octopus cards, the disbursement will be done in four instalments. The first, second, and third vouchers valued at $3,000 each, will roll out on August 7, October 1, and December 1, 2022, respectively. For the fourth voucher, $1,000 will be disbursed once the cumulative total of $9,000 has been spent within a specified period. Visit this link for more details on voucher disbursement for Octopus cards.

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Do I need to register?

All eligible persons who successfully received Phase I of the 2022 consumption vouchers – and do not want to change platforms or other registration records to receive their vouchers – are not required to go through any registration procedure. Your existing registration records will be checked for eligibility and the verification results will be sent to you via SMS notification after July 23, 2022.

If you did not register for Phase I of the 2022 consumption vouchers, you may do so by submitting an application through the registration portal on the Scheme website or by going to any of the temporary service centres between June 23 and July 23, 2022.

Can I change my Store Value Facility (SVF)?
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Can I change my Store Value Facility (SVF)?

If you are an existing registrant and wish to change your account for receiving the vouchers in Phase II, you can do so by submitting an application through the registration portal on the Scheme website or visiting a temporary service centre between June 23 and July 23, 2022.

For those who have yet to register, simply choose the platform that best suits your needs when registering.

Please note that existing registrants are only allowed to amend records related to the SVF once, while new registrants are not allowed to switch to another SVF account after successful registration.

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Our favourite shops in Hong Kong

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Finding a good place to thrift from in Hong Kong is no easy feat, with the strange imbalance between absurdly old and no longer fashionable items to high-end pieces that are barely considered vintage. To make your search a little easier, here's a list with some of our favourite off-the-grid places to go thrifting for second-hand streetwear, reworked pieces, and genuine vintage clothing. 

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