Can you use Alipay without Chinese bank account?

AliPay is now available to foreigners inside China without the need to open a local bank account. Alipay’s announcement that foreigners can now use the “Tour Pass” with the app that permits adding funds via Visa and MasterCard logo bank cards. …

How can I check my WeChat payment without Chinese bank card?

Simply enter your Visa credit-card number here even though it is not a Chinese bank account. It should work. Now usually this is the point where WeChat can ask you for more information such as your ID and passport details so proceed to provide that info. Currently, WeChat is allowing foreigners to proceed with it.

Can people outside China use WeChat Pay?

Chinese payments giant WeChat Pay can now be used by foreign visitors to pay for goods and services in China. The Chinese payments giant has partnered with Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Global Network, and JCB to allow foreign visitors to link their credit cards to WeChat Pay.

Why does my WeChat not have WeChat Pay?

Note if you don’t see Wallet in your WeChat, it is because you downloaded the international version of WeChat. Here is a trick to see the WeChat Wallet on the international version of WeChat. You can click on Setting/General/Language to change the WeChat language to Chinese. This will activate your WeChat Wallet.

Can you transfer money from WeChat to Alipay?

If you’ve chosen to link both your AliPay and WeChat Pay accounts to the same bank account or card, you can effectively transfer between the two although you might need to set up a withdrawal from one, and an equivalent payment to the other.

Should you use Alipay and WeChat Pay when moving to China?

If you’re moving to China, opening a Chinese bank account and setting up Alipay and WeChat pay are a MUST. Mobile payment apps allow you to pay for utilities, use China’s bike share programs, buy groceries…pretty much anything you need, all over China.

Is it possible to connect a Chinese bank card to WeChat Pay?

Up until this point, it’s only been possible to connect a Chinese bank card (usually UnionPay) to your WeChat Pay or Alipay account. For foreigners, this meant opening up a bank account in China, which takes a bit of time and patience, not to mention a long-term residence visa.

How to top up with Alipay in China?

So the process is pretty simple for using AliPay in China and topping up with a foreign bank card. Upon opening the AliPay app you need to navigate to TourPass which is one of the many options available. You may need to click on MORE to find it.

Can foreigners use WeChat Pay?

Here’s what we know so far: WeChat will accept Visa, MasterCard, JCB, Diner’s Club and American Express Cards. You won’t need a Chinese phone number to register your account; it can be done with your foreign phone number. Apparently, this marks a loosening of regulations around foreigners with WeChat Pay accounts.