Can Foreigners Use Alipay or WeChat Pay Without a Chinese Bank Account?

We discuss whether foreigners can use Alipay or WeChat Pay without a Chinese bank account. The options presented are: A) No, only with a local bank account, B) Yes, with an international card limit, C) Only students can, and D) Only in Tier 1 cities. The discussion reveals that the answer is not straightforward, as the rules for Alipay and WeChat Pay differ. Ultimately, it is determined that option B is the closest to the correct answer.


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One thing most foreigners notice in China is how easy payments are with WeChat Pay & Alipay.
Would you rather carry cash or go 100% digital payments?

The 2025 Job Fair for Foreigners (Hangzhou)
Time: 10:15-16:00, September 28 2025
Venue: Hall C, 4th Floor, Hangzhou International Expo Center (HIEC)
杭州国际博览中心
Address: 353 Benjing Ave, Qianjiang Century City, Xiaoshan District, Hangzhou

What can you get?
• Free registration
• Onsite job hunting and interview
• Hundreds of positions
• Free resume pushing on Chinajob Wechat
• Professional recommendation from
Chinajob team

A CV that works in your home country might not work in China. Here’s how to stand out:
• Keep it one page and highlight international experience.
• Include a professional headshot (yes, it’s expected).
• Add WeChat ID—it’s often more important than an email.
• Highlight language skills, especially if you have HSK certification.

Job in Guangzhou
Live Shopping Host (Part-Time, ¥200-¥250/h)

We’re looking for a passionate and charismatic live shopping host on TikTok. You’ll be hosting live shows, showcasing products, engaging with viewers, and driving sales.

What You'll Do
• Host engaging live shopping sessions on TikTok
• Make sure all live content aligns with the brand’s messaging, meeting regular with our clients based in New York.
• With our support, you can also grow and manage your own social media presence if that interests you.

What We're Looking For
•Fluent English speaker (native not required), confident speaking in front of the camera.
• Creative and full of fresh ideas to make content fun and engaging.
• A team player with experience working in an international setting.
• Available for 10 to 20 hours per week.
• Able to commute to our studio in Nanshan district, Shenzhen.

Bonus Points
• Previous experience in live hosting or a similar role.
• Your are from Europe or Northern America
• Interest in social media and content creation.
• Passion for building a personal brand and social media presence.
• Willing to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, fun environment. 

What We Offer
• Competitive compensation.
• Support and training from an experienced international team.
• A chance to grow your social media presence with professional guidance and hands-on experience.

WeChat：17620857767

136 2164 7680
WeChat ID: ohaeatery
Address: 23 Anfu Lu, by Changshu Lu, Xuhui District, 安福路23号, 近常熟路

Shanghai Natural History Museum
Inside: Jing'an Sculpture Attraction Park
1 mins from Shanghai Natural History Museum

=> This new location for Shanghai Natural History Museum opened in Spring 2015. Shiny and new, its exhibitions are well funded, curated, and researched. Features dino-bots and lots of taxidermy, live bugs and amphibians, fossils and skeletons. Maximum educational entertainment makes for a great rainy day activity for adults and kids. Also has a 4D cinema with short nature documentaries and children's films. Entry is 30rmb, with discount/free entry for youngsters, students and the elderly.

Adults: 30rmb, free for kids below 1.3m. Valid ID required to enter. Book through WeChat MiniProgram “上海科技馆自然博物馆天文馆门票”.
Credit: SmartShanghai