7 Eleven services extend far beyond snacks, beers, and condoms.
While those items are popular, there are a plethora of other services available at convenience stores that many people aren’t aware of.
I have tried this myself but have stayed and chatted with the staff and found out.
Remember, I love hanging out at the local 7-Eleven in Taiwan!
You get to handle all the bare necessities of life besides eating at a 7 Eleven!
List of 7 Eleven Services in Taiwan
Recharge Your Cell Phone In Minutes
Keeping your cell phone well stocked with minutes is how a local cell phone works in Taiwan.
Most are pay-as-you-go.
When that crucial 10-second window comes in when you need to purchase more minutes, the staff at 7-Eleven will help you out with this.
Pay Utility Bills and Parking Tickets
If you drive in Taiwan and get a speeding ticket, you take it to get the bar code scan and pay at 7-Eleven.
Renew your driver’s license
I heard that this could be done at the 7-Eleven as well.
You Can Call a Taxi
In case you forgot to renew your driving license.
Next time you need a ride, ask the attendant at the nearest 7-Eleven to call a taxi for you.
Great Things To Eat At A Taiwanese 7-Eleven Convenience Store
Send packages
You can only send your package from 7-Eleven to 7-Eleven.
It’s probably easier to locate a 7-Eleven than a post office in Taiwan!
Buy tickets to shows and games.
Ibon is an ATM-like machine in every 7-Eleven store where you can purchase any 'ticket' you need.
It will help if you can't navigate the Chinese website, as some don't translate well.
Great Things To Eat At A Taiwanese 7-Eleven Convenience Store
Use an ATM
ATMs in 7-Eleven stores are convenient.
You can withdraw money and send money to other bank accounts to wire a small deposit to hold hotel reservations.
Redeem Taiwan Receipt Lottery Winnings
One of the best things is the lucky lottery draws, which are not gambling tickets but the numerical code at the top of receipts.
There is a number.
These numbers are chosen as the lottery winners every two months.
Earnings can range from NT$200 to NT$10 million.
If you're lucky and win a small amount, the local 7-Eleven will redeem it for you.
The numerical code at the top of receipts is a lottery. Image credit: Guide to Taipei.com
Print, fax, copy, and Wi-Fi
There's free Wi-Fi, but you do have to sign up for it.
Print, fax, and copy are self-explanatory. Just check with the 7-Eleven store attendants.
Get your dry cleaning done.
If you're traveling and can't find a dry cleaner in the city, you can drop off your dry cleaning at 7-Eleven, and they'll take care of it for you.
Check with the 7-Eleven store attendants for details on pick up, cost, etc.
Final Thoughts
The convenience store is my favorite convenience store to visit for its diverse selection of goods, but it is the 7 Eleven Services that make it so convenient for shoppers!
Drinks and meals are better in cafes, but 7-11 can be very convenient when rushed and hungry at odd hours.
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Source: Taiwan Receipt Lottery
