Tap & Go presented by HKT Payment Limited1 has been selected by the Government as one of the stored value facilities (SVFs) that allow Hong Kong citizens to receive the consumption vouchers in Phase II of the new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme.

HKT welcomes and fully supports the Government's launch of a new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme (CVS), which aims to boost local spending and revive the economy.

Ms Susanna Hui, Group Managing Director of HKT, said, 'We are delighted to be selected as one of the stored value facilities (SVFs) that allow Hong Kong citizens to receive the consumption vouchers in Phase II of the new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme, and play a part in boosting local spending and reviving the economy. HKT is committed to supporting SMEs and promoting the development of digital mobile payment to cope with the consumption behavior and business model under the new normal, so that citizens and merchants can enjoy a safe and convenient shopping and payment experience. In support of Phase II of the Government's new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme, we will provide merchants with fee reductions and citizens with special offers.' Tap & Go enables users to enjoy a secure and convenient shopping and payment experience, with advantages including: ? Accepted at over 100,000 local points of sale ? Welcomed at merchants accepting Mastercard2 , UnionPay3 & FPS4 for payment ? Supports Apple Pay, Google Pay and UnionPay App ? Retail outlets and online platforms of local merchants (including online platforms that accept Mastercard cards and physical stores in Hong Kong that accept Mastercard contactless payment, and local points of sale and online platforms that accept UnionPay QuickPass or UnionPay QR code payment)

? Big purchases

? Real-time transaction history

? Easy onboarding process

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To support Phase II of the new round of Consumption Voucher Scheme, HKT will provide

the following offers to SMEs:

Tap & Go1

and FPS 0% transaction fee5

SmartPOS device rental fee waiver 6

In addition to offers for SMEs, Tap & Go will also roll out offers in relation to the consumption vouchers to encourage spending in those sectors severely affected by the epidemic such as F&B, beauty and salon services, sports & recreation centers. More details will be available soon.

Download the Tap & Go mobile wallet and open an account now:

onelink.to/ea79hx

(only applicable to mobile devices)

For Tap & Go service details and to open an account, please visit the Tap & Go website at

www.tapngo.com.hk or call the Tap & Go service hotline at +852 2888 0000.

To learn more about digital payment solutions presented by HKT Merchant Services,

please visit https://www.hktmerchantservices.com/home/en/ or call the Merchant Hotline at +852 2888 3388.

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1.	Tap & Go is operated by HKT Payment Limited (Stored Value Facilities License Number: SVF0002) and

subject to its relevant terms and conditions.

2.	Applicable to Mastercard contactless payment.
3.	Applicable to UnionPay QuickPass and QR code payment.
4.	Applicable to merchants that support FPS payment.
5.	The Promotion is applicable to SMEs, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and social enterprises,

and subject to the relevant terms and conditions. Please refer to https://bit.ly/3MtwGOT for details.

6.	The three-month rental fee waiver promotion is applicable to SMEs who apply on or before 31 May 2022

and subject to the relevant terms and conditions.

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About HKT

HKT (SEHK: 6823) is Hong Kong's premier telecommunications service provider and a leading innovator. Its fixed-line, broadband, mobile communication and media entertainment services offer a unique quadruple-play experience. HKT meets the needs of the Hong Kong public and local and international businesses with a wide range of services, including local telephony, local data and broadband, international telecommunications, mobile, enterprise solutions, FinTech, e-commerce, big data analytics, media entertainment including the provision of interactive pay-TV services, and other telecommunications businesses such as customer premises equipment sales, outsourcing, consulting and contact centres.

HKT is the first local mobile operator to launch a true 5G network in Hong Kong with differentiated value-added services. Backed by its substantial holding of 5G spectrum across all bands and a robust and extensive fibre backhaul infrastructure, HKT is committed to providing comprehensive 5G network coverage across the city.

HKT delivers end-to-end integrated solutions employing emerging technologies such as 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things ('IoT') and artificial intelligence ('AI') to accelerate the digital transformation of enterprises and contribute to Hong Kong's development into a smart city.

Riding on its massive loyal customer base, HKT has also built a digital ecosystem integrating its loyalty programme, e-commerce, travel, insurance, big data analytics, FinTech and HealthTech services. The ecosystem deepens HKT's relationship with its customers, thereby enhancing customer retention and engagement.

For more information, please visit www.hkt.com.

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/hkt.

For media inquiries, please call:

Stella Wong

HKT

Group Communications

Tel: +852 2888 2253

Email: stella.wm.wong@pccw.com

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