PBOC Holds Meetings in Sichuan and Shaanxi to Advance Payment Service Optimization
Published: July 26, 2026
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Primary Source
People's Bank of China (PBOC) — Official document ↗
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⚡ Impact at a Glance
Who is affected
Commercial banks, non-bank payment institutions, clearing institutions, and fintech firms operating in Sichuan and Shaanxi, as well as tourism, retail, and transport businesses serving elderly and international customers.
Cities / Agencies
Local · People's Bank of China (PBOC)
What to do now
Monitor for implementation details. No action required until official implementation documents are published.
Source & verification
PBOC · AI-assisted summary · generated Sep 7, 2026 · pending human review
Executive Summary
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) held regional meetings in Chengdu and Xi'an to advance the optimization of payment services in Sichuan and Shaanxi. The goal is to improve card acceptance, cash, mobile payment, and account services, especially for elderly people and overseas visitors, by coordinating financial institutions and local authorities. While no new rules were issued, the meetings signal that the PBOC will continue pressuring banks and payment firms to make payment systems more accessible and convenient.
Key Points
PBOC Deputy Governor Zhang Qingsong and provincial vice governors attended the meetings in Chengdu and Xi'an on June 13-14, 2024.
The focus is on improving payment services for elderly residents and international visitors in Sichuan and Shaanxi.
Key task areas include bank card acceptance, cash payment, mobile payment, and account services.
Local authorities are encouraged to build payment service demonstration zones around airports, scenic spots, and high-speed rail stations.
The PBOC emphasizes creating a sustainable development model that balances social benefits with economic returns.
PBOC provincial branches must coordinate with culture, tourism, commerce, and transport authorities to implement city-specific measures.
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August 25, 2026
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August 26, 2026
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