Wechat and Alipay, how to install / sign up / use in one article.

Navigating China's digital landscape can seem daunting, especially with the prevalence of mobile payment apps like WeChat and Alipay. But fear not! This guide will walk you through the process of installing, signing up, and using these essential tools during your trip, transforming your experience and making life in China incredibly convenient. Say goodbye to the hassle of cash and embrace a seamless, modern way to pay. Let's get started!

WeChat

WeChat Installation:

1. Download or update WeChat app to the lastest version. Register with your phone number or sign in.

2. Get your Passport by your hand.

3. Choose one international credit card: Bank cards of mainstream international card organizations such as Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club are supported.

4. Mobile Phone Number for receiving SMS: Overseas mobile phone numbers are supported.

WeChat Pay Setup:

1. Make sure your WeChat Pay function is enabled. At the bottom, tap “Me” – “Settings” – “General” – “Features” or “Tools” – “WeChat Pay” or “Weixin Pay” — Enable.

2. Real Name Authentication. At the bottom, tap “Me” — “Pay and Services” — “Wallet” — at the bottom “ID Info” — “Verify Now” — Read the service agreement and click “Agree” — Follow the guide to fill in cardholder information

3. Connect a Bank Card. At the bottom, tap “Me” — “Pay and Services” — “Wallet” — “Bank Cards” — “ + Add a Bank Card” — Enter the card information (card number, cardholder’s name, expiration date, CVV code and billing address) — Enter the phone number for receiving SMS verification code to complete the verification — Set a 6 digits payment passcode.

2 Ways to use WeChat Pay：

1. WeChat Active Scan Function. Users can scan a merchant’s collection code to make a payment while shopping.

   How? At the bottom tap “Chats” — At the top right corner tap “+” — tap “Scan”.

2. WeChat Passive Scan Function. You can also display your QR code for the merchants or other users to scan to complete payments.

   How? At the bottom tap “Chats” — At the top right corner tap “+” — tap “Money”.

Alipay

Alipay Installation:

1. Download or update WeChat app to the lastest version. Register with your phone number or sign in.

2. Get your Passport by your hand.

3. Choose one international credit card: Bank cards of mainstream international card organizations such as Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, and Diners Club are supported.

4. Mobile Phone Number for receiving SMS: Overseas mobile phone numbers are supported.

Alipay Setup

1. Real Name Authentication. Lower right corner tap “Me” — Setting Logo at the top right corner — “Account and Security” or “Security Setting” — “Identify Information” — “Basic Identify Information”.

2. Fill in Information.

3. Upload Verification photo. Back to “Identity Information” — “Verification Photo” — upload a photo of your identity document, such as Passport.

4. Add card to your account. After registration, go to “Me” at button left corner, — “Bank Cards” — “Add Bank Cards”

5. Enter Card Details.

2 Ways to use Alipay：

1. Scan QR code to pay. Users can scan a merchant’s collection code to make a payment while shopping.

   How? At the bottom tap the first logo “支” — tap “Scan” under the search box.

2. Present QR code to pay. You can also display your QR code for the merchants or other users to scan to complete payments.

   How? At the bottom tap the first logo “支” — tap “Pay/Collect” under the search box.