New consumption subsidy to commence roll out on Oct. 28

The government has reminded local residents the new round of the consumption subsidy will start to be distributed conditionally on October 28.

All permanent and non-permanent residents who have registered or will register for the current round of the government consumption subsidy will automatically be registered for the new round of subsidy, which amounts to MOP8,000.

According to government requirements, eligible residents must finish using up the entire amount of the current subsidy before they will get the funds for the next round. By “using up”, the government refers to both the start-up and the discount amounts.

As the validity periods of both rounds of subsidies overlap with one another, some residents will receive the amount for the next round as early as October 28, the government emphasized.

Residents who have not used up their existing consumption subsidies will get their new subsidies two days after they use up their current amounts. Those who cannot finish their existing subsidies by February 28, 2023 will automatically get their new amounts from March 2 next year.

Residents who hold their current sum in the form of Macau Pass cards will be required to tap their card at any top-up machines across the city to receive the new funds by April 28, 2023.