Alipay

China's second dominant mobile payment platform, accepted everywhere from street vendors to high-end restaurants. More tourist-friendly setup than WeChat Pay.

💳 Payments2 countriesEssential in 2

Available in these countries

Pro tips by country

China: Use Alipay's Transport button for metro and bus rides across most major cities. No separate transit card needed.

Macau: Set up the international version with your foreign card before arriving.

Country guides

All apps in China How to pay in China

All apps in Macau How to pay in Macau

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