For international participants, we recommend you to setup mobile payment ahead of your travel!
Here are instructions to setup Alipay on your mobile phone. (Or see https://www.trip.com/guide/phone/how-to-use-alipay.html). You can use it for
- everyday purchases at almost all occasions.
- train tickets, flights.
- Take-outs and food delivery.
- bike-sharing, subway, taxi, etc.
Here is the icon of the app,
and here is the interface. You can use it to scan the bar code at vendor ("Scan"), or show the payment barcode ("Pay") to the vendor
1. Download Alipay (Not AlipayHK) from app store.
2. Registration & Verification
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Phone Number: Use an international number (with country code, e.g., +1…) to receive SMS.
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Verification Code: Enter the code sent via SMS.
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Set Password: Create a 6-digit payment password (different from login password).
3. Identity Authentication (Mandatory)
- Go to Me --> Settings (or your name icon) --> Account & Security --> Identity Verification --> Upload passport & Verify face.
- Upload a photo of your passport and fill in personal details. This step is mandatory for higher transaction limits.
4. Link Your International Card
- Tap “Bank Cards” under the Me tab.
- Add your Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, or Diners Club card. Alipay now supports most major foreign cards.
- Confirm via your bank’s authentication process (e.g., OTP text).
5. Key Features to Use
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Payments:
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Scan QR Codes: Tap "Scan" to pay at stores.
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Show Your Code: Tap "Pay/Collect" for merchants to scan.
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Transportation:
- Metro/Bus: To use Public transportation with Alipay, first make sure you switch to the right city at the top left corner of the app.
Then, under "Transport", add a local city card (e.g., Wuhan Tong). May require a deposit.
- Taxis: Access taxi via "Didi Taxi" in the app.
- Metro/Bus: To use Public transportation with Alipay, first make sure you switch to the right city at the top left corner of the app.
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Other Services: Flights, hotels, movies, and more...
