Complete Guide to Mobile Payments for Foreigners in China

Foreign nationals traveling in the Chinese Mainland can now easily make payments using WeChat and Alipay. These mobile payment services now support the linking of bank cards issued by overseas institutions, with WeChat accepting Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and JCB cards, and Alipay supporting Visa, Diners Club, Mastercard, and Discover cards. By linking their international bank cards to their WeChat or Alipay accounts, international travelers can enjoy the convenience of making payments in a variety of scenarios, including dining, transportation, hotels, supermarkets, and more, using QR codes, mini-programs, or password-free deductions. Please refer to the official guide for details:

I. Guide to Add and Use International Cards with Weixin Pay

WeChat Pay Step I - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step II - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step III - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step IV - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step V - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step VI - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step VII - Open WeChat Wallet WeChat Pay Step VIII - Open WeChat Wallet

II. Guide to Add and Use International Cards with AliPay

Alipay Step I - International Card Binding Alipay Step II - International Card Binding Alipay Step III - International Card Binding