Send Money to Family Members in China during Chinese New Year

Chinese New Year celebrations this year may still be a little different from the ones we celebrated pre-Covid. While government SOPs may allow for some flexibility regarding how we can safely celebrate with relatives and friends in Malaysia, some may still opt to have a muted celebration this year to keep vulnerable and older family members safe.

For those abroad, making the trip back to home countries to participate in celebrations may also not be the most efficient use of their time. Countries around the world are still undergoing varying levels of lockdowns and movement restrictions due to differing severity levels of the pandemic which in turn results in a wide variety of quarantine requirements for people arriving from different countries. All these limitations combined can put a damper on how we celebrate this festive season.

While celebrating physically together may not be possible now, thankfully with the advancements in technology, we can still have a safe and cheerful celebration with loved ones regardless of where we are in the world. Video and phone calls are made possible by a wide variety of providers such as WhatsApp, FaceTime, Zoom and more that will ensure we can still see, hear and even have virtual reunion dinners with each other during the festive season

But what about other Chinese New Year traditions such as giving angpow (also referred to by some as red envelopes or red packets) to beloved family members? Luckily, local banks and e-wallet providers have come up with a solution that enables us to continue this tradition albeit in a slightly different way. Within the last couple of years, local banks and e-wallet providers have launched their own versions of eAngpow initiatives and will possibly look to relaunch them again this year closer to the festive period

However, the only caveat to this solution is that these transfers can only be made to those with either a Malaysian bank account or respective e-wallet accounts. So how do we go about giving angpow to our family and friends who are currently staying abroad? We should not have them missing out on the fun either and that is where Sunway Money comes in!

With Sunway Money, you can send money to China to your family and friends who have a local bank account or an Alipay account. Our low and fixed transfer fee, along with competitive exchange rates, ensures you save more money when you transfer with us. Additionally, transfers into Alipay accounts are instant.

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