Prior to the emergence of mobile payment apps in China, the country was primarily a cash-based society. From meals, clothing, rent, bills, taxis, and almost everything else, paying cash was the norm. However today, apps like Alipay and WeChat are transforming China into a cashless society where transactions are commonly carried out via the phone in your pocket. Whether you are currently … [Read more...] about Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide
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How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay in 2020
Back in late 2019, it was announced that WeChat and Alipay would let people add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is a huge announcement for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not...what other options are there? Up until this point, it's only been possible to … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay in 2020