Alipay
China's essential payment and daily services app.
Setup
15-30 minutes
Cards
Partial
English
Partial
What this app is used for
Where Alipay fits into China daily life
- Pay in shops, restaurants, taxis, and local services.
- Access mini programs for transport, bills, travel, and city services.
- Create a practical payment backup when cash or foreign cards are inconvenient.
Download official app
Use official download sources
Download from official app stores or the developer website when available. Avoid random APK mirrors, cloned apps, rented numbers, or unofficial setup services.
Best guides using this app
Open the task guide when you are ready to do the thing.
This page explains the app. These guides explain the real payment, transport, hotel, food, or daily-life workflow.
How to Set Up Alipay as a Foreigner in China
Set up Alipay with a foreign phone number, passport, and international bank card so you can pay by QR code in China.
How to Pay in China as a Foreigner
Set up and use Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, and cash backup.
How to Pay in China as a Foreigner
Understand Alipay, WeChat Pay, foreign cards, cash backup, QR payments, and common payment failures before relying on one method.
How to Use WeChat Pay with a Foreign Bank Card
Set up WeChat Pay with a passport and foreign bank card, then use QR payments in shops, taxis, restaurants, and mini programs.
How to Use the Metro in China
Ride Chinese metros with Alipay Transport, local metro apps, ticket machines, security checks, transfers, and the correct exit.
How to Order Food Delivery in China
Prepare your address, phone, payment, and delivery handoff flow before ordering meals.