To make payments on the Chinese mainland easier for foreigners, here is a payment guide provided by Alipay. 

When shopping at merchants on the Chinese mainland (except for special occasions), visitors who have AlipayHK, Kakao Pay, Touch 'n Go eWallet, OCBC, TrueMoney, MPay, Changi Pay, NAVER Pay, Toss Pay, Hipay, or other Alipay+ partner e-wallets on their phones use, just open it and pay directly for the ir purchases.

After downloading the Alipay app, signing up, linking a major network overseas bank card on the Alipay app, visitors can start paying for purchases like a local.

Frequently asked questions:

Q：Where can I pay with overseas bank cards using Alipay?

A: Consumers can add overseas bank cards to their Alipay accounts and pay for daily purchases on the Chinese mainland. Overseas bank cards do not support person-to-person transfers, sending or receiving red packets, wealth management services, insurance services, or other financial services.

Q: How do I know the exchange rate of the transactions made with overseas bank cards on Alipay?

A：The exchange rate for overseas bank cards is provided by the card scheme and issuing bank to which your card belongs. Please refer to your card’s billing statement.