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WeChat Pay vs Alipay for travelers

Most travelers don’t need to “pick one” — the best plan is to set up both and confirm at least one can complete a small QR payment before you land.

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Recommendation (simple)

  • Set up both Alipay and WeChat Pay if possible.
  • Run a small real test payment so you’re not guessing.
  • Carry a fallback (cash + a second card) for edge cases.

A good “backup plan” setup

  1. Follow the setup checklist for Alipay and WeChat Pay.
  2. Test individual and business QR styles.
  3. If one app fails, use the other in the moment.

How to know you’re ready (no guesswork)

The most useful answer to “can I pay in China?” is not a checklist item — it’s the result of a real QR payment attempt. If you see “Payment Successful” inside the app, you’ve reduced uncertainty massively.

Use the test page to confirm your setup →