Introduction and Download Wechat APP for Payment of Traveling China

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Summary on Wechat App

WeChat, "WeiXin" in Chinese

a lifestyle, social media, developed by Tencent, English version available, a mix of WhatsApp, Google, Facebook and Apple Pay etc,

An all-in-one platform for communication, booking, social networking, payments, ride-hailing, transportation, public bus and metro, translation, almost everything.

+86-571 95017, Wechat payment (English) customer service.

Links to Official Website to Download Wechat

https://www.wechat.com/en/

Mobile version download in App Store, Mac App Store, Google play, and in Android, Microsoft store

https://weixin.qq.com/

https://web.wechat.com/ or https://wx.qq.com/

Official help center for download, installation
registration, sign up, account, login, SMS verification
contacts, message, chat, group chat, moments, payment, wallet, and more.

For Wechat Payment, Step by step on Beijing . gov. cn and another page on beijing.gov.cn

Detailed instruction and FAQ of Wechat payment in China by chinalegalexperts

As well, WeChat has translation feature between Chinese and English (more than 20 languages), just set it: on Facebook show you the steps

How to set up WeChat - a Guide for foreigners

Open the app store on your device and download the international version of the WeChat app.

Launch the app and tap the "Sign Up" button.

Enter your personal details as prompted.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete your account registration.

WeChat Wallet Pay and Link to Your Foreign Credit Card

Binding bank card, before you can use the WeChat Pay feature, to add a international credit card (preferably Visa, Mastercard, JCB, or Discover Global Network) and verify your identity, most debit cards are not supported.
This process requires submitting identity documents (such as a passport), a photo of yourself, and your full personal details to confirm your identity.
How to bind Your Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay
Follow these steps to add your credit card to WeChat Pay:

Make sure the app is updated to its latest version.

Open the WeChat app.

Go to "Me" and select "Wallet."

Tap "Bank Card" and then "Add New Bank Card."

Enter your card details.

Follow the verification steps, including confirming your billing address and entering the SMS verification code sent to your registered phone number.

You will receive a confirmation message when the linking is successful

Finally, create a 6-digit payment password to ensure the security of your WeChat Pay account.

Once these steps are completed, users can start using WeChat Pay

Guide to add and use international cards with WeChat pay (PDF)

Official Guide Links

Offcial Guide to Add and Use International Cards with Weixin Pay PDF page by Tencent

Offcial Guide to Add and Use International Cards with WeChart Pay HTML page by Tencent

More Wechat funcitons and features to be guided by https://chengdu-expat.com

Popular Key Features for Wechat App

Enhanced Chatting Experience: Message friends using text, travel photo, voice, tour video, location sharing, and more. Create group chats with up to 500 members for seamless conversations.

Voice & Video Calls: High-quality voice and video calls worldwide, Host group calls up to 9 participants conference.

Location share: Instantly broadcast your real-time position with just a tap.

Moments(Feed): Share your life's highlights with posting photos, videos, and more on your personal Moments feed.

Time Capsule: Post short videos in your Time Capsule, which disappear after 24 hours.

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Stickers: Browse thousands of fun, animated stickers featuring cartoon and movie characters, as well as custom and selfie stickers tailored to your style.

Official Content Accounts: Follow a variety of accounts for exclusive content, breaking news, and engaging updates.

MiniApp: Access countless third-party miniapp services without downloading in the WeChat, saving both mobile storage and time.

Top Stories: Discover trending articles and see what your friends are reading.

Games: Compete and have fun with friends in WhChat MiniGames and Tencent Games.

Wechat Pay: Experience the ease of world-class mobile payments with WeChat Pay and Wallet (available in select regions).

WeChat Out: Make low-cost calls to mobile phones and landlines worldwide (available in select regions).

WeRun: Sync your HealthKit and Health app data to track your step count on WeRun, and challenge friends with daily rankings.

Language Support: Enjoy WeChat in 20+ languages and translate messages and Moments posts instantly.

platform compatibility: Seamless sync across iOS, Android, Windows and macOS

WeChat Pay Tips

Bank Restriction: Sometimes, WeChat Pay transactions may fail due to restrictions from your bank. If this happens, contact your bank for assistance.

Test: Make sure to install WeChat Pay and test payments before your departure traveling.

Transaction Fee: For transactions above RMB 200, a 3 percent transaction fee is charged(subject to the latest update). Transaction fees will be waived for single transactions below RMB 200 (US$27.82) .If you request a refund for a transaction, the fee will be reimbursed proportionally based on the refunded amount.

Limitations: do not support "Red Pack" (Hongbao in Chinese) and direct transfers; single transaction limit of 6000RMB, monthly limit of 50000RMB, and annual limit of 50000RMB.

All above are subject to the latest updated by WeChat.

WeChat Mini Program

WeChat mini program, in this website short as "mini app"

how to use mini programs in wechat (mini app) by webnots

guide to use wechat mini programs (mini app) by digitalcreative

All above are subject to the latest updates by WeChat.