GREEN$ to link with AlipayHK as EPD phases out physical card points

Starting 4 May, unregistered GREEN$ physical cards will stop earning points.

The GREEN$ Electronic Participation Incentive Scheme will be linked with AlipayHK starting 4 May, joining existing platforms such as Carbon Wallet and MoneyBack, the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) announced.

In line with this, the EPD will retain just one GREEN@COMMUNITY physical gift redemption point will be retained in each district from the same day.

Unregistered GREEN$ physical cards will also stop earning points from 4 May, whilst existing cardholders must complete real-name registration by 31 August 2027 to retain functionality.

EPD staff will provide on-site registration and demonstrations of mobile applications for the elderly and the needy at major public rental housing estates. Similar assistance will also be available at GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities.

The department noted that more than 1.2 million users have registered for the scheme, with about 90% using the mobile application.

Accumulated GREEN$ points can be used at more than 150,000 merchants across online shopping, bill payments, transportation, retail, and dining.

“Users may also choose to redeem $50 physical supermarket cash vouchers with their GREEN$ points at all GREEN@COMMUNITY facilities,” EPD said in a press release.

Physical gifts can still be redeemed at recycling spots for residents of Cheung Chau, Peng Chau, and Lamma Island.