Status
PLANNED
Macau
Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca)
According to Monetary Authority of Macau disclosures and linked sources, this profile records status, architecture, and capability fields for Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca).
Program Snapshot
Current status fields and timeline data from the profile record.
Type
RETAIL
Program classification
Wallets
Not listed
Annual Volume
Not listed
Status and Timeline
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | 2024-01-01 |
| Pilot start | Not listed |
| Launch | Not listed |
| Last verified | 2026-04-18 |
Availability
- Retail
- planned
- Wholesale
- none
Central Bank
Monetary Authority of Macau
Technical Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Retail |
| Architecture | two-tier |
| Access model | account based |
| Technology base | dlt |
| Legal tender | none |
Capabilities
offline payments: No
programmability: No
cross border: No
interest bearing: No
transaction limits: No
Cross-Border Projects
No cross-border project entries are listed for this profile.
Recent Updates
According to the Monetary Authority of Macao (AMCM), the e-MOP has progressed from concept work to an officially published implementation blueprint. The AMCM's white paper sets out a centralised two-tier operating model in which the AMCM manages issuance and circulation while authorised operators and participating financial institutions provide retail wallets and exchange services to the public. The official design emphasizes wallet-based retail payments, AML/CFT compliance, privacy protection, cybersecurity controls, and interoperability with existing payment infrastructure. Public pilot activity has not yet begun, so the project is tracked as planned rather than active pilot.
Updated: Apr 18, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Macau have a CBDC?
According to listed sources, Macau is developing Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca), currently in planned phase.
What is the current status of Macau's CBDC?
Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca) is in planned phase as of 2026-04-18.
When did Macau start CBDC pilot activity?
No pilot start date is listed for this program.
How many users or wallets are reported for Macau's CBDC?
Wallet metrics are not listed in the current dataset.
Is Macau's CBDC retail, wholesale, or hybrid?
Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca) is categorized as retail.
Which institution manages Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca)?
Macau e-MOP (Digital Macanese Pataca) is managed by Monetary Authority of Macau.
Related CBDCs
Sources
Sources
Last verified: 2026-04-18
Monetary Authority of Macau
central bank
White Paper on Macao Special Administrative Region's e-MOP
central bank
Macau's digital currency system e-MOP to complete this year: AMCM - Macau Business
news
Govt completes digital pataca prototype, publishes e-MOP white paper - Macau Post Daily
news