Alipay supports international tourists to enjoy mobile payment in China

As China prepares for a rising stream of international events including the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022 and 31st FISU Summer World University Games, a growing number of overseas tourists are traveling to China and expect to experience mobile payment in various scenarios in daily life, including dining, transportation, shopping, and tourist attractions. 

Alipay, the leading digital payment platform in China, is the official payment partner of the 19th Asian Games Hangzhou 2022. According to Alipay, it has upgraded the service to make sure overseas tourists may enjoy mobile payment in the Chinese mainland. Travelers with only international bank cards and non-local phone numbers may use the Alipay app to make payments at tens of millions of Alipay partner merchants in China. Whether for shopping offline or taking a taxi or subway, you can handle them all through your mobile phone. Athletes and tourists from all over the world will be able to enjoy a more seamless travel in China. 

According to Alipay, the signing-up steps for overseas travelers are similar to those for mainland users. Download the Alipay app first, then sign up to register and link an overseas bank card issued by major international card networks including Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club International, and Discover. International travelers can start their mobile payment journey in China and pay like a local.