Foreign friends who come to China can use Alipay to pay throughout China.

How to download and activate Alipay and bind a credit card

Step 1: Download and Register

Download the Alipay App in the App Store or Google App Store (note: international version) and click [Register Account].

Use [passport number] and [mobile phone number] to register and get a verification SMS

Step 2: Bind bank card

Click [Add Now] to enter the card binding page, and follow the page prompts to bind the bank card.

Alipay supports these bank cards

How to pay using Alipay?

In China, there are two payment scenarios. The first one is that in large supermarkets, hotels and other places, you will be asked to show your payment QR code, and the merchant will use a POS machine to scan your QR code to complete the payment. The second type is small shops, food stalls, taxis and other small merchants. The merchant will show you its payment QR code and tell you how much you need to pay. You use the App to scan the merchant's QR code and enter the payment. password to complete the payment.

Payment method 1:

Click Alipay's [Scan] button, scan the QR code presented by the merchant, enter the amount, and then enter the payment password to complete the payment.

Payment method 2:

Click the [Collect/Pay] button on Alipay, show your QR code, and wait until the merchant scans the code.

Alipay customer service hotline

Dial within China: 0571 2688 6000

From outside China: +86 571 2688 6000

(Service hours: Monday to Sunday, 8:00-24:00)