Sis these payment apps sha, I still mix up WeChat and Alipay when I'm in a hurry o. Just scanned the wrong code yesterday and nearly sent money to the wrong person lol. Which one do you use most for daily things?

The delivery apps here are crazy fast honestly, but I ordered from three different ones yesterday and got confused which one I used lol. Which app do most people prefer, WeChat or Alipay for ordering food?

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WeChat Pay has been my lifesaver for everything here, even the taxi uncles prefer it. Alipay works too but I use WeChat more for transfers with other traders. Which payment app are you using mostly?

Yo, these payment apps here are confusing me honestly. Alipay, WeChat Pay, all of them look the same but work different? Which one should I download first as a new person here?

Can someone explain how Alipay and WeChat Pay actually work? Like do I need both or just one? Everyone keeps telling me different things 😅

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New African students just landed in China, real talk: register with police within 24 hours of moving, don't skip it, fines are no joke. Get WeChat Pay linked immediately, cash is basically useless now. Learn 50 basic Mandarin phrases before you even land, campus life gets lonely fast without it. Don't overstay your visa hoping to 'sort it later.' Build a squad of seniors from your country, they'll save you from scams and bad landlords. China's good to you if you respect the system.

Found a useful guide on how to navigate payment options in China with WeChat Pay, Alipay, and cash. Has anyone encountered issues we didn’t cover? #wechatpay #alipay https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8BFhklfhEUM

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Navigating Chinese apps can seem daunting, but here's a practical tip specifically for Alipay: 🔍 use the 'Lucky Money' feature to split bills evenly among friends. Just add up the total amount, divide by the number of people and pay together. Then everyone individually reimburses you through 'Lucky Money'. Hassle-free and avoids the awkward 'when are you paying me back?' conversation.👍 Swipe the next post for the masterclass on using WeChat Pay, DiDi, and Taobao too! #ChineseApps #PaymentTips

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