Weixin Pay news and trends

Tencent Simplifies Process of Linking International Cards With Weixin Pay
Cross-border Payments // April 12, 2024

Tencent has made it easier for visitors to mainland China to register for a WeChat account and to link international cards to Weixin Pay.  In addition, Weixin Pay is exploring interoperability with more overseas eWallets, Tencent said in a Friday (April 12) press release.  Overseas users can register...

Alipay and WeChat Pay Add Links to Visa and Mastercard
Payment Methods // July 21, 2023

Visitors to China can now link their Visa and Mastercard accounts to the country’s most popular mobile payment applications, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Ant Group, the operator of Alipay, said Friday (July 21) that overseas users of the platform can now link Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and Discover cards to their mobile...

Flywire and Tencent Financial Team on International Tuition Payments for Chinese Students
Partnerships // July 13, 2023

Flywire and Tencent Financial Technology have teamed up to provide a convenient way for Chinese students to make international tuition payments. This partnership will use the digital wallet Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) to provide a seamless and smooth method for Chinese students and families to pay for education abroad, the...

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TerraPay and Tenpay Global Address Challenges of Sending Money to China

October 23, 2024
TerraPay, a facilitator of cross-border money movement, has announced a strategic partnership with Tenpay Global, Tencent’s cross-border payment platform, to enable international transfers directly to Weixin Pay users in China. According to the World Bank, global remittances are projected to reach $913 billion by 2025, with a significant portion directed towards developing nations. China, being […]

Tencent Simplifies Process of Linking International Cards With Weixin Pay

April 12, 2024
Tencent has made it easier for visitors to mainland China to register for a WeChat account and to link international cards to Weixin Pay.  In addition, Weixin Pay is exploring interoperability with...

Alipay and WeChat Pay Add Links to Visa and Mastercard

July 21, 2023
Visitors to China can now link their Visa and Mastercard accounts to the country’s most popular mobile payment applications, Alipay and WeChat Pay. Ant Group, the operator of Alipay, said Friday (July 21) that overseas users of...

Flywire and Tencent Financial Team on International Tuition Payments for Chinese Students

July 13, 2023
Flywire and Tencent Financial Technology have teamed up to provide a convenient way for Chinese students to make international tuition payments. This partnership will use the digital wallet Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) to provide a...