It is very convenient for foreign tourists to use mobile payment in China. The following are the specific steps and precautions:
First, the premise of using mobile payment
Foreign visitors need to have a mobile phone with Internet access and download Chinese mobile payment apps such as Alipay or wechat. At the same time, they also need to bind an international bank card (such as Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover, etc.) in order to make payments.
Second, the specific steps of using mobile payment
1. Download and sign up for mobile payment apps
Alipay:
Visit an App Store (such as the Apple App Store or Android App Market), search for “Alipay” and download.
Use a mobile number to register or log in (some countries may require an overseas mobile number).
Wechat:
Also search for “wechat” in the app store and download it.
Use a mobile number to register or log in (some countries may require an overseas mobile number).
2. Bind international bank cards
Alipay:
Open the Alipay app and click [My] – [Bank card].
Click [Add bank card] and fill in the bank card information according to the prompts on the page to complete the binding.
Wechat:
Open the wechat app and click “Me” – “Service” – “Wallet”.
Click [Bank card], then click [Add bank card], fill in the bank card information according to the prompts on the page, and complete the binding.
3. Use mobile payments
Alipay:
At a merchant that supports Alipay, open the Alipay app and select [Scan] or [Payment code] to pay.
According to the requirements of the merchant, enter the payment password or use fingerprint, facial recognition and other methods to complete the payment.
Wechat:
At a merchant that supports wechat Pay, open the wechat app and select [Me] – [Services] – [Payment and Receipt].
Show the payment code to the merchant to scan, or use the Sweep function to scan the merchant’s payment code.
According to the requirements of the merchant, enter the payment password or use fingerprint, facial recognition and other methods to complete the payment.
Third, the use of mobile payment precautions
Ensure mobile phone network connectivity: The use of mobile payment requires an Internet connection, foreign visitors should ensure that mobile phone network connectivity, to avoid network interruption during the payment process.
Protection of personal information and payment password: During the payment process, foreign tourists should pay attention to protect personal information and payment password to avoid disclosure to others. At the same time, do not click on unknown links or scan unknown QR codes to prevent being cheated.
Understand payment limits: Different banks and payment platforms have different limits for single transactions and daily transaction amounts. Before using mobile payment, foreign tourists should understand the relevant quota regulations and set or adjust it as needed.
Fourth, the advantages of mobile payment
Convenience: Foreign tourists only need to carry a mobile phone to make payments, without carrying large amounts of cash or bank cards.
Security: Mobile payment uses advanced encryption technology and risk control measures to ensure the security of transactions. At the same time, the payment platform also provides functions such as account balance monitoring and transaction reminders to help users discover and handle abnormal transactions in a timely manner.
Diversity: Mobile payment not only supports daily consumption payments, but also supports various functions such as booking hotels, booking scenic spot tickets, taking a taxi, ordering takeout, etc., providing a full range of payment services for foreign tourists.
In summary, it is very convenient for foreign tourists to use mobile payment when visiting China, and it only takes a few simple steps to complete registration, bind bank cards and use payment. At the same time, they can also enjoy the convenience, security and variety brought by mobile payments.
