Comparing the two payments apps to help you pick the right one for Macau.
| Alipay | MPay | |
|---|---|---|
| Description | Accepted at a broad range of Macau merchants via the Alipay+ network, including on public buses via QR code. | Macau's dominant local e-wallet accepted at restaurants, shops, buses, and the Macau LRT. Tourists can top up with cash. |
| Essential? | Yes | Yes |
| Pro Tip | Set up the international version with your foreign card before arriving. | MPay is the only e-wallet accepted at LRT fare gates. Neither Alipay nor WeChat Pay work there. |
| App Store | Download | Download |
| Play Store | Download | Download |
We recommend MPay for payments in Macau. MPay is the only e-wallet accepted at LRT fare gates. Neither Alipay nor WeChat Pay work there.
MPay is our top recommendation for payments in Macau. Macau's dominant local e-wallet accepted at restaurants, shops, buses, and the Macau LRT. Tourists can top up with cash.
Alipay vs MPay in Macau