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Test Alipay & WeChat Pay in China (real ¥1 QR payment)

Searching for “test alipay” or “Alipay test payment”? This page lets you run a real QR payment test (¥1) to check whether your current Alipay / WeChat Pay setup can complete a small payment in China.

In China, QR-based mobile payments are a core part of daily life — from small shops to taxis and street vendors. This is a self-check: success is defined by what you see in the app.

Before you test (fast setup reads)

If your test fails, it’s usually a card/bank/verification issue (not the QR). These short guides cover the most common fixes for travelers.

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Alipay

Individual QR
Street vendorsB&BsIndividuals
¥1 CNY
≈ $0.15 USD
Tip: keep the QR crisp (no dark mode filters).
Instructions
  1. Open your Alipay app.
  2. Tap “Scan”.
  3. Scan this QR code from your phone.
  4. Confirm payment of ¥1.
  5. If you see “Payment Successful”, your setup works.

Alipay

Business QR
MallsHotelsOnline platforms
¥1 CNY
≈ $0.15 USD
Tip: keep the QR crisp (no dark mode filters).
Instructions
  1. Open your Alipay app.
  2. Tap “Scan”.
  3. Scan this QR code from your phone.
  4. Confirm payment of ¥1.
  5. If you see “Payment Successful”, your setup works.

WeChat Pay

Individual QR
Street vendorsB&BsIndividuals
¥1 CNY
≈ $0.15 USD
Tip: keep the QR crisp (no dark mode filters).
Instructions
  1. Open your WeChat Pay app.
  2. Tap “Scan”.
  3. Scan this QR code from your phone.
  4. Confirm payment of ¥1.
  5. If you see “Payment Successful”, your setup works.

WeChat Pay

Business QR
MallsHotelsOnline platforms
¥1 CNY
≈ $0.15 USD
Tip: keep the QR crisp (no dark mode filters).
Instructions
  1. Open your WeChat Pay app.
  2. Tap “Scan”.
  3. Scan this QR code from your phone.
  4. Confirm payment of ¥1.
  5. If you see “Payment Successful”, your setup works.
About the ¥1 test payment

The ¥1 payment helps cover basic website infrastructure and operating costs.

FAQ (test Alipay / WeChat Pay)

How do I test Alipay before traveling to China?

Reveal a QR, open Alipay, scan (or pick the screenshot), and attempt the ¥1 payment. If you see “Payment Successful”, your setup can complete a QR payment.

Is this a real Alipay test payment or a sandbox?

It’s a real ¥1 payment test (not a developer sandbox). The goal is to validate your traveler setup with merchant-style QR codes.

Why test both individual and business QR codes?

International cards can behave differently across QR types. Business QR codes often work at formal merchants, while individual QR codes are a common failure case for some card funding sources.

What does “Payment Successful” mean for this test?

It indicates your current account + card setup can complete a small QR payment. It’s a strong signal for real-world usage, but results can still vary by merchant and bank.

What if the Alipay test fails?

Try a backup funding source (debit card), complete passport verification in the app, and test WeChat Pay as a backup. Persistent failures can also mean your bank is blocking overseas transactions.