PayMe launches split bill feature

HSBC's PayMe has introduced a new split bill function to enable users to share group expenses. 

Designed to eliminate the hassle of splitting payments manually, the new feature is easy to use as users only need to complete a few steps. There are two ways to use this new feature. First, users need to choose a bill and swipe left after going to the Me tab. After that, users can select up to 29 friends to split the bill with. After adding a message, PayMe will split the bill evenly and will send the requests afterwards.

Another way is to tap the P button and choose Request Money. Then, they need to tap "Split bill with friends" and select up to 29 friends to split the bill with. After entering the amount and adding a message, the entire process is done.

“Everything we do is driven by our commitment to user centricity. On that basis, we continue to draw insights from customer data to improve our services and create new functions in PayMe," said Kerry Wong, head of PayMe at HSBC.

"The bill splitting function is another example of our mission to develop PayMe into a vital social platform to connect and interact with friends and family, rather than merely a payment app," added Wong.

As an added incentive, PayMe users can also win HK$1,000 in their PayMe account after completing two split bill transactions on the app.

In 2020, over 2.3 million user of PayMe users made over 47% of P2P transactions in the city, meaning that the pandemic has not precluded daily social interactions despite various physical distancing requirements.

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