China is a country where mobile payment is widely adopted, and Alipay is one of the most popular mobile payment platforms in China. So, knowing how to use Alipay can greatly facilitate your life in China. Here is a guide to help you register, link your bank card, make payments, and enjoy other features of Alipay. Once a overseas bank card is tied to Alipay, it can be used nationwide. Whether it is to go to the offline store, take a taxi or take the subway, all can be done on the phone.
It is important to note that using Alipay mobile payment requires an internet connection or mobile data. For foreign visitors with overseas phone numbers, it is necessary to enable international roaming before being able to use mobile internet in China.
一．Download Alipay And Register:
All you need in order to make this work for you is a bank card, a passport or visa that are both valid and not expired, and an overseas phone number. Once you have got those, here the steps:
Step 1: From the international version of the app store, download Alipay onto your device, making sure that your device is up to date with software for the best experience. Download Alipay App, tap “sign up” to register, choose international version:
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Step 2: Bind an overseas bank card, which currently supports bank cards issued by mainstream overseas bank card organizations, such as Visa, Master card, Diners Club, Discover. Tap “Add now” and follow on-page prompts to complete the process:
二．How To Use Alipay To Pay For Things
“Alipay” can be conveniently used anywhere you need to pay with the following two methods.
Option 1: You scan their payment QR code:
They can show you their merchant QR code and you can open the Alipay app and select "Scan" to scan it yourself.
Option 2: Merchants scan your QR code:
When you get to the sales counter, you can display your payment code in the Alipay app and the merchant will scan it using their system to do so:
- Take a TAXI.
You can take a taxi, by following these steps:
1. Call a taxi.
2.Tell the driver the destination you are going to.
3.When you arrive at your destination, the driver will tell you the fare.
4.Open Alipay on your phone and select "Scan" to scan QR code provided by the driver.
5.Enter the amount to be paid and confirm the payment.
6.After a successful payment, you will receive a notification.
With these steps, you can successfully complete the taxi ride and payment process.
- Others.
- You can use the Alipay to pay for restaurants, supermarkets, stores and other places of consumption.
- Alipay can be used to pay for hotel accommodations.
- Before coming to China, it is recommended that you carry some cash for emergencies. Usually, most purchases can be made with a credit card or mobile payment.
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