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Good news for travellers to China from abroad: Customers will be able
to link their Visa-issued international credit cards to WeChat beginning in
July of this year, Tencent announced on Wednesday.This week, Ant Group also said that Alipay, the most widely used
payment system in the world, will now accept foreign bank cards from all of the
major international card networks, including Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club
International, and Discover.There will be a simplified registration and verification process
without the requirement to create a prepaid account or obtain a Chinese phone
number.Prior to this, foreigners had to open a Chinese bank account in order
to use domestic payment systems, which made it challenging to conduct business
in China because many shops do not accept cash.How to Add International Credit Cards to WeChat Pay!1.Open WeChat and Tap WeChat PayOpen WeChat, and under the ‘Me’ tab click on WeChat Pay (right below
your WeChat ID). If you’re a new user and can’t find WeChat Pay, then ask a
friend to send you a digital red packet (hongbao). Once you open the hongbao,
the money will go into your newly accessible WeChat Pay.2. Open your WeChat Wallet and Tap ‘Cards’Once you’re in WeChat Pay, access your wallet on the top right-hand
side.Below your balance, click ‘Cards’ to add your international credit
card.Once you click to add a new card, the first screen will ask for your
name and card number. Either manually input the information or scan your bank
card.After that, fill in your card expiration date, security code and
billing address. Once all the information has been added and is accurate,
submit the information.Lastly, confirm that your newly added credit card is in your digital
wallet.Are There Any Restrictions?Since WeChat Pay’s international credit card function is still in its
pilot program, we’d like to reiterate that not all payment functions are
accessible to international credit card holders.Through the wallet section and the integrated browser of WeChat, users
can perform a variety of transactions using WeChat Pay, including and not
limited to:Transfer money to friends (especially as “red envelopes” shared during
Chinese festivals)Perform transactions on e-commerce websitesInvest in wealth management fundsPay for water and electricity billsPurchase a train or flight ticketHow to Pay & Use WeChat Pay With an International Credit Card
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