MPayMPay 澳门钱包

Macao, China E-wallet Foreigners OK Not a bank · not insured ★ 4
OperatorMacau Pass S.A.
Minimum top-upNo mandatory minimum; an initial top-up of MOP 100 is typical
Main feesSpending and small transfers are usually free; withdrawals or excess amounts may carry fees per in-app notices.
Local bank neededNot required — you can bind a bank card or top up with cash offline
How to sign upFully online — register with a mobile number and verify your passport; cash top-ups are also available offline
Sign-up timeAbout 10–15 minutes to register; verification is usually same-day
Data baseline 2026-10. Editor-verified, but rules change — confirm with the official site before applying. Data transparency →

About this wallet

Macao’s leading local wallet, covering buses, public car parks, convenience stores, restaurants and government bill payment, with ties to the Macau Pass card.

!Not a bank. MPay operates as a payment institution in Macao’s financial system; wallet balances are stored value / e-money; wallet balances are e-money / stored value, NOT deposits, and are outside deposit-insurance protection. Funds are safeguarded in segregated / trust accounts under the applicable rules, not covered by any deposit guarantee scheme.

Can foreigners or tourists open it?

Yes. You can register with a foreign mobile number and verify with a passport, then bind a card or top up with cash at Macau Pass outlets and convenience stores. Limits depend on verification level; unverified accounts are restricted.

Advantages

  • Widest local coverage in Macao including buses and parking
  • Foreigners can verify with a passport and top up with cash
  • Integrates with the Macau Pass card ecosystem

Limitations

  • Macao-focused with weak cross-border capability
  • Very low limits at low verification tiers
  • Some features need a Macao bank account

What you need

  • A mobile number that can receive SMS (foreign numbers accepted)
  • Passport or Macao ID
  • A bank card (optional, for top-ups)
  • A smartphone

No mandatory minimum; an initial top-up of MOP 100 is typical|Spending and small transfers are usually free; withdrawals or excess amounts may carry fees per in-app notices.

How to sign up

  1. Download the MPay app
  2. Register with your mobile number and confirm the SMS code
  3. Upload your passport for real-name verification
  4. Bind a card or top up with cash at Macau Pass outlets or convenience stores
  5. You can now ride and pay by QR

Limits & protection

Limits scale with verification tier; unverified accounts have very low balance and transaction caps, raised after passport verification. Check the app. Balances are not deposits and are not deposit-insured.

FAQ

Can a foreigner or tourist open MPay?

Yes. You can register with a foreign mobile number and verify with a passport, then bind a card or top up with cash at Macau Pass outlets and convenience stores. Limits depend on verification level; unverified accounts are restricted.

Do I need a local bank account or a local phone number for MPay?

Local bank account: Not required — you can bind a bank card or top up with cash offline. Items typically needed: A mobile number that can receive SMS (foreign numbers accepted); Passport or Macao ID; A bank card (optional, for top-ups); A smartphone.

What documents are required to open MPay?

Typically: A mobile number that can receive SMS (foreign numbers accepted); Passport or Macao ID; A bank card (optional, for top-ups); A smartphone.

How do I sign up for and top up MPay?

How to sign up: Fully online — register with a mobile number and verify your passport; cash top-ups are also available offline (About 10–15 minutes to register; verification is usually same-day). Steps: 1) Download the MPay app 2) Register with your mobile number and confirm the SMS code 3) Upload your passport for real-name verification 4) Bind a card or top up with cash at Macau Pass outlets or convenience stores 5) You can now ride and pay by QR Fees: Spending and small transfers are usually free; withdrawals or excess amounts may carry fees per in-app notices.

Are there limits on MPay? Is the balance deposit-insured?

Limits scale with verification tier; unverified accounts have very low balance and transaction caps, raised after passport verification. Check the app. Balances are not deposits and are not deposit-insured.

Ready? Open it officially

E-wallet rules change often — always follow the latest instructions in the official app.

Open on official site ↗ We charge no fees and cannot guarantee approval — always apply through official channels.