Anyang City Operates Day-of-Week System for Consumer Coupons in First Week

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Eom In-yong] Applications for the 'consumer coupons for livelihood recovery,' designed to stimulate consumption and expand sales for small business owners and self-employed workers, will begin on July 21.

Following government guidelines to minimize inconvenience to citizens, Anyang City will operate a day-of-week system based on birth year endings during the first week of the application period, from July 21 (9 a.m.) through July 25.

The day-of-week system applies to both online and offline (in-person) applications. Citizens whose birth year ends in 1 or 6 can apply on Monday, 2 or 7 on Tuesday, 3 or 8 on Wednesday, 4 or 9 on Thursday, and 5 or 0 on Friday. Online applications only are available on weekends.

To receive a credit or debit card, applicants can apply through the card company's website, call center, automated response system (ARS), or by visiting a card company partner bank. For prepaid cards, applicants must visit the administrative welfare center in their residential district.

Anyang residents who receive consumer coupons can use them until November 30 at Anyang Love Pay partner merchants and small business operators with annual sales of 3 billion won or less in the city (excluding certain sectors such as large discount stores and department stores).

The city is producing and distributing stickers labeled 'consumer coupon usable store' to help citizens easily identify where the coupons can be used. For more details on usage locations and other information, citizens can check the 'Anyang City Consumer Coupon for Livelihood Recovery' website.

Mayor Choi Dae-ho said, "We will do our best to ensure citizens can apply without confusion and use the coupons conveniently," adding, "We will work harder to ensure consumer coupons are used promptly and lead to revitalization of the local economy."