Unlocking the Power of Alipay: A Guide for Foreigners
Many foreigners have expressed their dissatisfaction with the inability to use their foreign credit cards in China, leading to the inconvenience of having to carry cash for payments, especially when using taxis. However, Alipay has recently upgraded its services for international bank card users, allowing them to bind their foreign cards and enjoy mobile payment at most merchants in China, including dining, transportation, travel, and supermarkets.
Furthermore, foreign card users can now enjoy a variety of payment methods such as QR code scanning, being scanned by others, using mini-programs, automatic deduction without passwords, and in-app payments.
Discover the convenience of "traveling in China with just a mobile phone". For detailed instructions on how to use AliPay with international bank cards.
How to get started with Alipay
01.Download Alipay App
Tap “sign up” to register,choose international version
2.Add bank card
Tap“Add now”and follow on-page prompts tocomplete the process
Two Options of Payment
Option 1
Tap “sign up” to register,choose international version
Option 2
Tap“Add now”and follow on-page prompts tocomplete the process.