How do Chinese people pay for things?

If you’ve ever been on a trip to China, you’ll know that paying for things can be very difficult if you’re a tourist. WeChat Pay and Alipay are two of the most popular mobile payment methods in China, and most people pay on those platforms using barcodes, known as QR codes, on their phones.

How do foreigners use WeChat Pay in China?

Using WeChat to Pay in China The easiest way to buy lunch or items in shops is to tap the money button within you wallet or on the home screen. In most cases, you’ll scan a vendor’s QR code to pay. To send money to a friend or contact, you’ll enter into that contact’s chat and under the menu options find “Send Money”.

How do I pay with WeChat in China?

How to Set Up WeChat Pay

1. Go to the “Me” tab on WeChat. When you are on your own tab, you’ll see “Wallet” listed on the top right side.
2. Add your card. You can choose from any of your popular Chinese cards as well as quite a selection of international cards.
3. Fill in the required information.
4. Set your password.
5. Try it out!

Why do people use WeChat Pay?

In China, more than 800 million people use WeChat and Alipay to do payment and deal with other daily stuff. WeChat pay is more applied in social scenarios, due to the fact that WeChat is a multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment App. The payment is only one of the functions.

Does WeChat use NFC?

Both Alipay and WeChat Pay already offer an NFC option for public transportation. And the number of NFC-equipped smartphones has been steadily rising in recent years, with about 45\% of phones costing more than 1,500 yuan (US$217) having the feature, according to iResearch.

How do I deposit money on WeChat?

In a matter of less than 24 hours, I was able to add money to WeChat that was available for immediate use.

1. Step 1: Start ID Verification.
2. Step 2: Select/Request Desired Swap Amount.
3. Step 3: Choose Payment Accounts.
4. Step 3: Await Match & Make Exchange to WeChat.
5. Step 4: Confirm Receipt of Payment and Spend Your Money!

Do you need a Chinese bank account for WeChat Pay?

For Foreigners Without a Chinese Bank Account If you don’t have a Chinese bank account, you can still use WeChat Pay by linking a supported credit card. Once your card and the phone number have been verified, your WeChat Wallet will be active and you can now use the WeChat Pay.

How can I transfer money from WeChat to bank card?

Within the WeChat app, go to Me and then Wallet. Select Bank Cards. Click on Add credit card or bank account. Follow the prompts to add either your chosen bank card or account, entering the details requested, and setting up a PIN for security.