My Wechat App Has No "Pay" Function

asx100 on 27/02/2024 - 02:36

I have downloaded the WeChat App (International version) to be used during my upcoming China trip. However, I cannot find the WeChat Pay function anywhere in the app. I was hoping to link my Australian credit card to it. Does anyone know how to do it.
Will ING debit card work with WeChat pay? I read somewhere that it only accepts credit card but not debit card. However, I always choose the "credit" function whenever I use the ING debit card overseas.
Thanks for any advice in advance.

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  • WoodYouLikeSomeCash on 27/02/2024 - 02:51
    +12

    Why don't I have the Pay feature?
    Currently, only users registered in China's Mainland, Hong Kong SAR, and Malaysia will automatically see the Pay feature entry. If your account is registered in a location outside of these regions, you will not see the Pay feature entry unless you activate WeChat Pay or Weixin Pay. Please stay tuned for updates to this feature and the available regions.

    Maybe next time actually attempt to look for the answer?

  • asx100 on 27/02/2024 - 03:00
    -1

    I watched a few youtube videos and people from Canada and USA have Wechat pay feature in their app. I wonder what have I done wrong.

  • JIMB0 on 27/02/2024 - 07:45
    -7

    I thought all Chinese stores were cash only.

  • redforever on 27/02/2024 - 10:19

    If you go into settings>general>tools, there should be an option to enable weixin pay. I haven't used it myself but i can see the option of adding an international card.

  • The-Real Team Doge on 27/02/2024 - 12:21

    You could try set up Alipay Tour Pass inside the Alipay app which lets you use it to pay for things for 90 days with a linked card.

  • asx100 on 27/02/2024 - 13:52

    Thanks. will do that.

    • akur2 on 01/10/2024 - 16:56
      +1

      Hi asx100, just curious were you able to use your ING debit card with WeChat pay in China? we will be travelling to China as well and will be using our ING debit card. Thanks in advance!

      • eagle86 on 01/10/2024 - 17:03

        I was able to use ING debit card (that's within the past 1 month).

        • akur2 on 01/10/2024 - 19:20

          Thanks, did you use it on WeChat pay or Alipay?

          • eagle86 on 02/10/2024 - 08:58

            @akur2: both. wechat i used my ing debit. alipay I used a nab credit card

      • asx100 on 14/10/2024 - 22:16

        On the whole I had no issues except ING required SMS vertifications on some payments over A$30 (eventhough I told ING I would be in China with no access to my Australian sim). As I did not have roaming on , I had to use Alipay which linked to my NAB debit card.

  • CaptainHoltisDad on 28/02/2024 - 10:48

    On the Chat screen go to the top-right "+" symbol and click "Money". Alternatively, you can go via Me -> Services.

    Prior to being able to use these functions you will need to verify your identity using your passport. In addition, you won't have to ability to store currency on the app which is only for Chinese residents, but you will be able to make payments using the linked card everytime you scan a Wechat payment QR code.

    • asx100 on 28/02/2024 - 12:47

      Thanks. . Do you know which pay method is more useful , WeChat pay or Alipay? I am thinking of getting both,just in case.

      • CaptainHoltisDad on 28/02/2024 - 12:58

        I didn't encounter any stores that didn't offer both. I used Wechat Pay because I use the chat function already so it saves downloading another app. The process with AliPay is the same (requires passport verification).

        • asx100 on 28/02/2024 - 13:02

          Thanks so much for you info

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