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How does WeChat Pay work in China?

WeChat Pay processes foreign currency exchange with China-located funding instrument before transferring the money to vendor’s receiving bank overseas. WeChat Pay users make the purchase overseas in CNY.

What is WeChat Pay?

WeChat Pay is a payment feature integrated into the WeChat app, allowing users to complete payments quickly and securely on their mobile phones. Users can link their bank cards, receive and transfer money, pay bills, and make purchases both in-store and online. Download WeChat from the App Store or Google Play.

Will WeChat Pay & AliPay work in China?

Starting from the end of July 2023, overseas users or tourists who link their international cards to WeChat Pay and Alipay will be able to use mobile payments at the vast majority of merchants in China. This includes various sectors such as shopping, dining, transportation, as well as accommodation payment.

How does WeChat Pay work in CNY?

WeChat Pay users make the purchase overseas in CNY. When the turnover of a single vendor/institution) reaches 800 USD (or equivalent in other foreign currencies), WeChat Pay will buy foreign currency on T+1 day and transfer the money to vendor’s receiving bank, the processing time of which sets the arrival time of the fund.

How many countries is WeChat Pay open to?

WeChat Pay is open to 49 countries (regions). All the methods of WeChat Cross-Border Pay are the same as WeChat Pay, including Quick Pay, QR Code Payment, In-App Payment and In-App Web-based Payment. Vendors scan the QR Code shown by customers on the Quick Pay page to finish transactions quickly. This method applies to offline payment scenarios.

How do I pay for utilities & services through WeChat?

You can pay for utilities and services directly through WeChat by navigating to the “Bills” section of the Wallet menu. Keep track of your spending and transfers by regularly checking your WeChat wallet’s transaction history.