HKMA welcomes the introduction of cash withdrawal service by the elderly without the need to make purchases by Hongkong Post

The Hongkong Post announced today (6 February) that it will launch EPS cash withdrawal service without purchases for elderly in seven selected Post Offices, mainly on outlying islands and in the New Territories, by phases starting from April.

Mr. Norman Chan, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) said, “The HKMA welcomes the introduction of a new initiative by Hongkong Post to allow cash withdrawal by the elderly at Post Offices via EPS service without the need to make purchases.  This initiative enhances the accessibility of cash withdrawal service to the elderly in remote areas.”
 
Hong Kong Monetary Authority
6 February 2018