The service will be welcome by all residents in Hong Kong. Together with other payment and instant peer-to-peer transfer functions, Tap & Go mobile wallet brings ultimate convenience when it comes to paying and managing household expenses," said Monita Leung, Head of HKT Financial Services Limited. According to the Nielsen Media Index 2017 Year End Report 2, smartphone penetration in Hong Kong rose five percentage points from the previous year to 96% 3, and 97% of all Internet users in Hong Kong had used a smartphone to access the Internet, highlighting the importance of the mobile channel. WU-G About Western Union The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability.