Samsung Pay goes live in Hong Kong
Major banks in Hong Kong, including DBS and Citi, have unveiled incentives for customers who use Samsung Pay when purchasing goods and services. The service allows consumers to link their bank cards to an app and make payments by having retailers scan a mobile-generated QR code, much like Apple Pay and Android Pay. Samsung's incentives include discounts on food, drink and toiletries, as well as free mobile phones. The South Korean firm is late with its mobile payment service launch in Hong Kong, and has taken this initiative to encourage consumer uptake.
Various banks, including Citi, DBS and Bank of China, offer immediate incentives to attract Samsung customers