Download a Digital Wallet

• Opt for WeChat Pay or Alipay – China’s digital wallet giants.
• Download your chosen app from your device’s app store.
• WeChat Pay and Alipay support Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, and Discover, while JCB is only available on WeChat Pay.
• Important!
• WeChat Pay and Alipay usually only accept credit card – not debit card – transactions. We suggest double-checking e-wallets ahead of travel as the policies may vary and change.

Registration

• Sign up using your phone number and follow the app’s verification process. Your data will be secure.

Link Your Preferred Payment Method

• Link an international credit card to your preferred digital wallet, and you should be good to go!

Use QR Codes

• Scan QR codes using the app’s built-in scanner to make instant payments while shopping, dining, visiting street stalls, or taking public transportation (buses, subways, and even bike rentals).

Quick Tips

• Download the app before traveling to get a feel for the app’s layout and interface!
• Use Wi-Fi when registering to avoid any data charges.
• Connect Alipay with Visa, Mastercard etc. for easy digital payments.
• While e-wallets are widely used in China, always bring some emergency cash!
• For Malaysian travelers, Touch’n Go (TNG) eWallet has partnered with Alipay. It can be accepted by over 10 million merchants in China – however, the payment process may take around 1 minute.
• For any questions related with Alipay and WeChat Pay, you may contact the customer service call via WeChat (+86 57195017) and Alipay (+86 57126886000).