WeChat Pay is everywhere in China — shops, restaurants, taxis, even street vendors. Here's how to set it up as an international tourist.
Download WeChat and sign up with your phone number. You can use a foreign number.
Go to Me → Services → Wallet and choose real-name verification. Select "Foreign passport", upload your passport photo, and complete the verification.
Add a Visa, Mastercard, or JCB card in the Wallet. WeChat Pay now supports international cards at most merchants.
WeChat Pay works at restaurants, supermarkets, taxis, metro systems, and most shops. Look for the green WeChat Pay QR code. Note: some features (like red packets) are restricted for foreign accounts.
Yes. You can link an international credit card after verifying with your foreign passport.
No, a foreign phone number works for registration and verification.
Enable international/online payments in your bank app, or try another card.