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China Payment Guides
Practical guidance for using Alipay, WeChat Pay, bank cards and RMB—and for paying Chinese suppliers through safer, well-documented routes.
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Use Alipay
Account setup, identity verification, international cards, wallet limits and common restrictions.
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Use WeChat Pay
Card linking, QR payments, wallet availability, transfers and funding methods.
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Understand RMB
RMB, CNY, CNH, exchange rates, conversion routes and the Digital Yuan.
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Pay suppliers
1688 and Alibaba payments, beneficiary checks, invoices, bank transfers and proof.
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Recommended routes
Essential guides by situation
Begin with the route that best matches your transaction and location.
Paying in China
For travellers, residents and international cardholders using Chinese payment apps.
Paying suppliers
For importers and buyers sending funds against commercial documents.
RMB and settlement
For understanding conversion terminology, pricing and settlement routes.
Before sending money
Verify the transaction, not only the payment app
Successful delivery depends on the invoice, beneficiary, receiving account, currency and provider route agreeing with one another.
Match the legal recipient and account details to the commercial documents.
Check the invoiced currency, conversion rate, fees and intended recipient amount.
Retain the invoice, order record, provider receipt and supplier confirmation.
Information only: Extentage provides independent educational information, not financial, legal or investment advice. Availability and rules can vary by provider, account and jurisdiction.
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