Overseas UnionPay Cardholders' Inbound Spending Surges Over 40% Year-on-Year During National Day Holiday

According to China UnionPay, overseas UnionPay cardholders spent more than 40% more in mainland China during the 2026 National Day holiday compared to last year. By destination, significant transaction growth was observed among Hong Kong and Macau cardholders in popular autumn travel provinces such as Zhejiang, Sichuan, and Hunan. Spending by Mongolian cardholders increased by 1.4 times, while those from South Korea, Southeast Asia, and Central Asia also saw impressive growth (South Korea up 41%, Southeast Asia and Central Asia up 75%). In terms of payment methods, the number of mobile Pay transactions by overseas UnionPay cardholders in mainland China rose by over 1.1 times year-on-year, with food delivery, ride-hailing, and public transportation leading the growth. Data from China UnionPay also shows that UnionPay Cloud QuickPass outbound spending increased by 41% during this National Day holiday, with shopping, dining, and accommodation ranking among the top overseas popular consumption scenarios. (CCTV News)