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E-wallet payments (AlipayHK, WeChat Pay HK, PayMe) generally accumulate on the platform first and are transferred to the merchant's bank account on a settlement cycle, typically 2 to 5 working days. Credit card collection (via mPOS or Tap to Pay) typically takes T+2 or longer. Businesses with demanding cash flow requirements should prioritise FPS collection to minimise the time funds take to land.",[],{"_key":1925,"_type":856,"children":1926,"markDefs":1931,"style":995},"k496",[1927],{"_key":1928,"_type":860,"marks":1929,"text":1930},"k495",[],"Can small merchants or sole proprietors use business FPS?",[],{"_key":1933,"_type":856,"children":1934,"markDefs":1939,"style":885},"k500",[1935],{"_key":1936,"_type":860,"marks":1937,"text":1938},"k499",[],"Yes, but note the following: business FPS must be linked to a valid business bank account — a personal account cannot be substituted. 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The recommended approach is to direct the settlement account for every collection platform to the same business account, and choose an account service that supports consolidated transaction records across multiple channels. 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