Hong Kong Monetary Authority: The Faster Payment System will undergo a system upgrade from 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM on August 9th, during which service will be suspended.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority announced that due to the Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Limited's plan to upgrade the Faster Payment System from 1:00 AM to 11:00 AM on August 9 (Sunday), the Faster Payment System will be suspended during this period. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has requested banks and stored value payment operators to notify their customers of the relevant arrangements in advance and in a timely manner. Citizens can contact their banks or stored value payment operators to inquire about the details of services affected by the Faster Payment System enhancement. If necessary, citizens are advised to make arrangements in advance for their payment items.