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ChinaEasy Guide
WeChat Pay Setup for Foreign Visitors
Prepare WeChat and WeChat Pay for daily payments, messaging, taxis, restaurants and mini programs in China.
Quick answer
WeChat is used for messaging, payments, restaurant ordering and many mini programs. Set it up early because account checks can take time.
Step by step
Follow these steps
- 1Install WeChat before arriving in China.
- 2Create your account and keep access to your phone number.
- 3Open WeChat Pay and add identity information if requested.
- 4Link an eligible international card.
- 5Use WeChat for contacts, mini programs, taxis and restaurant ordering.
FAQ
Is WeChat Pay the same as Alipay?
No. They overlap, but some merchants or services may prefer one app.
Do I need WeChat in China?
Strongly recommended. Many local services and contacts use it.
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