{"id":6080,"date":"2015-10-10T17:05:38","date_gmt":"2015-10-10T17:05:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/?p=6080"},"modified":"2015-10-10T17:08:19","modified_gmt":"2015-10-10T17:08:19","slug":"alipay-chinas-favorite-way-to-pay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/alipay-chinas-favorite-way-to-pay.html","title":{"rendered":"Alipay(ZhiFuBao) \u2013 China\u2019s Favorite Way to Pay!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Ever run out of cash at the worst possible time, and run into a business that won\u2019t take your credit card? Want to buy things on <a href=index-1372.html>Taobao<\/a> (China\u2019s excellent answer to Amazon Prime \u2013 no membership required) but aren\u2019t sure where to begin? You\u2019re in the right place!<\/p>\n<p><a href=index-1373.html>Alipay(zhi fu bao)<\/a> is one of the most widely accepted forms of payment here in China. Even taxi drivers typically accept Alipay, including ones who won\u2019t take bank cards! It can be used both in person at a vast majority of establishments (any place that shows it\u2019s blue and orange logo, labeled \u201cAlipay\u201d or in Chinese below), as well as online \u2013 either to pay for food at sites like Ele.me or waimaichaoren, to pay for your recent TaoBao adventures (see above), or simply to send money to friends. Furthermore, once you have an account, you can set up Alipay\u2019s mobile app to do all of this on the go, by just showing your phone! It\u2019s essentially China\u2019s Paypal, and can make life in China a lot more convenient, but setting it up as a foreigner can be a little tricky. We\u2019ll show you how.<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 1: Gather all the information you need<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Have pitcures of your passport and your current visa page ready<\/li>\n<li>Have all your bank account information ready, and your bank card info<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your bank has been enabled for online payments (at ICBC, for instance, they will give you a little USB dongle to validate your online payments)<\/li>\n<li>Have up-to-date text updates from your bank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>IMPORTANT: <\/strong>Know the <strong>exact <\/strong>spelling of your name on your bank account. Failure to input this exactly will likely result in you being unable to verify your identity with Alipay, which will limit your Alipay account\u2019s functionality.<\/li>\n<li>Also, to be safe, turn your VPN off before continuing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 2: Register an Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>If you already have an Alipay account, log in with the blue button on the photo below, and skip to step 3. If not, read on.<a href=index-1374.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6081\" src=index-1374.html alt=\"1\" width=\"640\" height=\"352\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/1.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/1-300x165.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Unless you have a Chinese phone (and even if you do), we recommend you sign up with an email address instead of a phone number. It\u2019s less confusing overall, and prevents the possibility of your international phone number not being able to receive the text with the verification PIN code. Use the link in blue at the bottom to do this.<a href=index-1375.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6082\" src=index-1375.html alt=\"2\" width=\"640\" height=\"485\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/2.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/2-300x227.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/2-152x114.png 152w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finally, fill out your information according to the below photograph.\u00a0 Use your individual nationality, not the nationality of your phone.\u00a0 We\u2019d recommend NOT using a @gmail account, as it will be difficult for you to log on to Gmail without your VPN on.<a href=index-1376.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6083\" src=index-1376.html alt=\"3\" width=\"640\" height=\"441\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/3.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/3-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/3-272x186.png 272w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Use of an Alipay account (even one through your email) still requires you to have an active phone.\u00a0 To associate a phone number with your new account, click the tab circled in red to use one from China\u2019s mainland.<a href=index-1377.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6084\" src=index-1377.html alt=\"4\" width=\"640\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/4-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Type in your phone number, and then click the tab as shown.\u00a0 <a href=index-1378.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6087\" src=index-1378.html alt=\"5\" width=\"390\" height=\"280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/5.png 390w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/5-300x215.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 390px) 100vw, 390px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll receive a text from 95188.\u00a0 Input that code in the \u201cPIN Code\u201d section below, and push the orange button to continue in the progress.<a href=index-1379.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6088\" src=index-1379.html alt=\"6\" width=\"640\" height=\"461\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/6.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/6-300x216.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Finally, you\u2019ll receive an email from Alipay with a confirmation link.\u00a0 Push the orange button in the link they sent you, and you\u2019ll be on to the last step to complete your account!<a href=index-1380.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6089\" src=index-1380.html alt=\"7\" width=\"640\" height=\"310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/7.png 640w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/7-300x145.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 3: Complete Your Account Details<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t get too excited yet! Alipay still needs to know a bit more about you before you can start using it. Log in to your new account, or simply click the orange button in the email they sent you at the end of Step 2 above.<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll end up on the following page.\u00a0\u00a0 Click on the right-most tab shown in the photo below (unless you have a Chinese ID number, in which case, use the page that opened up initially).<a href=index-1381.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6090\" src=index-1381.html alt=\"8\" width=\"618\" height=\"601\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/8.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/8-300x292.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll end up at the next page.\u00a0 Fill it out according to the below photograph.\u00a0 A couple reminders:\u00a0 Be sure to use your REAL name when setting this up, listed exactly as it is on your passport and bank account!\u00a0 Select \u201cpassport\u201d for ID type, and enter your Sex.\u00a0 For occupation, just choose \u201cOther\u201d in the menu.\u00a0 Finally, don\u2019t forget your 6 digit payment pin!\u00a0 This is what you\u2019ll use every time you check out on Alipay.<\/li>\n<li>Once you have it all listed, along with your Chinese address, push the orange button to finish creating your new Alipay account!<a href=index-1382.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6091\" src=index-1382.html alt=\"9\" width=\"618\" height=\"656\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/9-283x300.png 283w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>If you see the below screen, congrats!\u00a0 You now have an Alipay account.<a href=index-1383.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6092\" src=index-1383.html alt=\"10\" width=\"618\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/10.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/10-300x83.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Step 4: Verify Your Alipay Account<\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Though creating your account is now ready to use for TaoBao and some other online endeavors, to take full advantage of Alipay\u2019s functionality (like sending money to other people, and using your phone to use Alipay at businesses), you\u2019ll need to verify your Alipay account. This part is a little tricky, but we\u2019ll make it as easy as possible for you!<\/li>\n<li>Start by logging into your Alipay account with your email and password. Once logged in, click the links shown in the following two photos:<a href=index-1384.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6093\" src=index-1384.html alt=\"11\" width=\"618\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/11-300x240.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a> <a href=index-1385.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6094\" src=index-1385.html alt=\"12\" width=\"618\" height=\"473\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/12.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/12-300x230.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Directly under the Orange\/Yellow button that comes up, click on the third small link closest to the center to access the \u201cForeigner\u201d verification portal.\u00a0 You can see it below.\u00a0 (If you have a Chinese ID, you can simply use the big orange button). <a href=index-1386.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6095\" src=index-1386.html alt=\"13\" width=\"618\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/13.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/13-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>On the following page, be VERY careful!\u00a0 Fill it out, once again using the name listed on your bank account EXACTLY.\u00a0 This includes any spaces and is case sensitive.\u00a0 Banks love using all capital letters, and if you don\u2019t, you\u2019ll have to wait a couple days and start over.<\/li>\n<li>Upload your photos of passport and VISA. They don\u2019t have to be scanned (phone photos are OK), but they should be clear enough to read everything. Finally, the phone number you use must also be the one linked to your bank account (and set up for text message alerts, as said in Step 1).<a href=index-1387.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6096\" src=index-1387.html alt=\"14\" width=\"618\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/14.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/14-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>On the next page, choose the name of your bank from the drop down list, and then the <strong>city where the account was OPENED. <\/strong>Not necessarily the city you currently live! After entering your card number in the final box, click the orange button to continue. You\u2019ll see the following confirmation page:<a href=index-1388.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6097\" src=index-1388.html alt=\"15\" width=\"618\" height=\"449\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/15.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/15-300x218.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Check one more time that everything is correct, and push the orange button!<\/li>\n<li>If a page comes up with a red x, something went wrong. It might have been an issue with the name (in wrong order, or CAPS wasn\u2019t on, etc. Click on the blue link to restart the process. 7 days later, you will be able to try the process once again.<\/li>\n<li>If a page comes up with a green check mark, congrats! Alipay will transfer to your bank card some amount under 1 RMB to make sure your bank account exists, and all you have to do is return to the page once you receive text confirmation with the amount of the transfer, input the amount, and you\u2019ll be verified! You can see the details of what this looks like below. (If you don\u2019t see this page, but received the transfer amount, wait a couple minutes and try again. This page won\u2019t appear until the transfer has gone through \u2013 it might take a day or two).<a href=index-1389.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6098\" src=index-1389.html alt=\"16\" width=\"618\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/16.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/16-300x164.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>One random tip: make sure you input a \u201c0\u201d in front of the decimal when inputting the amount. E.g. if they sent you .23 Yuan, be sure to input \u201c0.23\u201d Yuan into the box! Push the orange button once you\u2019ve finished this. When the following page comes up, congratulations \u2013 you\u2019re verified!<a href=index-1390.html><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-6099\" src=index-1390.html alt=\"17\" width=\"618\" height=\"250\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/17.png 618w, https:\/\/www.digmandarin.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/17-300x121.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 618px) 100vw, 618px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ever run out of cash at the worst possible time, and run into a business that won\u2019t take your credit card? Want to buy things on Taobao (China\u2019s excellent answer to Amazon Prime \u2013 no membership required) but aren\u2019t sure where to begin? You\u2019re in the right place! 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