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Alipay
China's most popular mobile payment platform
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Download Alipay and start using it for seamless payments in China
Features
QR Code Payments
Scan to pay everywhere — from street vendors to luxury malls. Alipay QR codes are one of the most universally accepted payment methods in China.
Tour Pass
Load money without a Chinese bank account. Designed for tourists, top up with international Visa/Mastercard and start your cashless journey in China.
Transport Payment
Metro, bus, and bike sharing all in one QR code. Open the transit mini program in Alipay and scan to ride — no coins or physical cards needed.
Mini Programs
Millions of services built into Alipay: food delivery, attraction tickets, hotel bookings, utility payments — one app for everything you need.
Money Transfer
Send and receive money easily. Split bills with travel companions in one tap. All fund transfers completed via a simple QR scan.
Lifestyle Services
Utility payments, phone top-up, movie tickets, hospital registration — Alipay is not just a payment tool, it is a complete lifestyle platform.
Usage Guide
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Step 1
Download Alipay from App Store or Google Play
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Step 2
Register with your phone number (international numbers supported)
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Step 3
Complete identity verification (passport photo required)
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Step 4
For tourists: Open "Tour Pass" — tap the banner on the home screen
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Step 5
Load money to Tour Pass via international Visa/Mastercard (min ¥100)
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Step 6
To pay: Open Alipay → Show QR code to merchant or scan merchant's QR
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Step 7
For transport: Search "出行" mini program for metro/bus QR codes
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Step 8
Check balance and transaction history in "Me" tab
Pro Tips
- Tour Pass balance expires after 90 days — plan your spending accordingly
- Tour Pass has a ¥2000 single recharge limit and ¥5000 total balance limit
- Some merchants only show Chinese — screenshot their QR code if needed
- Alipay and WeChat Pay are NOT interchangeable — some shops prefer one over the other
- Always keep some cash as backup — rural areas may not accept mobile payments
- The exchange rate for Tour Pass is competitive but check before large top-ups
- Enable "payment password" for security — fingerprint/face ID recommended
- Alipay's "Translate" feature in mini programs helps read Chinese menus
