{"id":59527,"date":"2024-03-12T12:03:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T04:03:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/?p=59527"},"modified":"2026-02-12T17:54:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T09:54:32","slug":"add-your-youtrip-card-to-alipay-and-wechat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.you.co\/sg\/blog\/add-your-youtrip-card-to-alipay-and-wechat\/","title":{"rendered":"Adding Your YouTrip Card To Alipay And WeChat Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Travelling to China? Here’s everything you need to know about adding your YouTrip card to Alipay and WeChat Pay without a Chinese bank account! Convenient? Oh, you bet. Here\u2019s everything you need to know \ud83d\udc47<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Previously, being a tourist in China was tough. It was hard finding places that accepted cash (and even harder to find ways to pay for goods \ud83d\ude2e\u200d\ud83d\udca8). This was because China banned the use of foreign cards like Visa or Mastercard. Plus, using WeChat Pay and Alipay required either a China bank account or a Chinese bank-issued card. But, thank god that\u2019s over now because tourists are now able to add their foreign Visa and Mastercards to BOTH<\/strong> Alipay and WeChat Pay<\/a>! Psst,<\/em> that also means you’re now able to start adding your YouTrip card to Alipay and WeChat Pay!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, whether you\u2019re craving the latest fashion finds in Beijing\u2019s bustling markets, taking the metro, or treating yourself to a hearty feast of Xiao Long Baos in Shanghai, you can now enjoy seamless, cashless payments in China. Here’s a how-to guide on adding your YouTrip card to Alipay and WeChat Pay to score the best CNY rates in town<\/a>! \ud83c\udde8\ud83c\uddf3\ud83c\udf89 Find out how below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Link Your YouTrip Card To Alipay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>First things first, download the Alipay app on the App Store<\/a> or Play Store<\/a>, set up your account, and make sure your Alipay account is verified <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Click on \u2018Me\u2019<\/strong> and tap the magical button \u2018Bank cards\u2019 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Select the \u2018+ Add Card\u2019 <\/strong>symbol and set up your 6-digit payment password <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\ufe0f\u20e3 Enter your YouTrip Mastercard details (Don\u2019t worry it\u2019s not as tedious as filling out a tax form \ud83d\ude09)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\ufe0f\u20e3 For payments, simply tap on \u2018Pay\/Collect\u2019<\/strong> or the \u2018Scan\u2019 icon<\/strong> below the search bar and scan the merchant\u2019s QR code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you\u2019re ready to start spending in Chinese yuan! Easy as pie right? Now that you\u2019ve got this in the bag, let\u2019s move on to WeChat Pay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding Your YouTrip Card To Alipay And WeChat Pay: Check out hot spots to visit in China<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How To Link Your YouTrip Card To WeChat Pay<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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1\ufe0f\u20e3 <\/strong>Before we get into the nitty-gritty, download WeChat on the App Store<\/a> or Play Store<\/a> and remember to verify your WeChat account with your passport or ID number (find out how here<\/a><\/strong>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2\ufe0f\u20e3 Click on \u2018Services\u2019<\/strong> under \u2018Me\u2019<\/strong> then head to \u2018Wallet\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

3\ufe0f\u20e3 Give \u2018Cards\u2019<\/strong> a good firm tap and click on \u2018Add a card\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4\ufe0f\u20e3 Next, enter your WeChat PIN<\/strong> to verify your identity before adding the deets of your fave purple YouTrip Mastercard \ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5\ufe0f\u20e3 For payments, go to \u2018Me\u2019<\/strong>, tap on the money icon<\/strong>, and scan the merchant\u2019s QR code <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And you\u2019re all set! Yup, it\u2019s really<\/em> that simple.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding Your YouTrip Card To Alipay And WeChat Pay: Find out more about how to use WeChat Pay in China here<\/a><\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\ud83d\udc49A 3% fee <\/strong>applies for single transactions above 200 CNY (~S$37.86)<\/strong> for BOTH<\/strong> Alipay and WeChat Pay<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 Alipay has a digital in-app \u201cTour Card\u201d<\/strong> that functions like an e-wallet for one-time generated QR codes which you\u2019d need to pre-load or top-up to make payments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s valid for 180 days<\/strong> and has a top-up limit of 10,000 CNY (~S$1,864)<\/strong> with a 5% fee<\/strong> for each top-up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\ud83d\udc49 As both platforms do not have in-app currency exchange rates, the current exchange rate is determined by your YouTrip card (guaranteeing you the best CNY rates all day \ud83d\ude09).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding Your YouTrip Card To Alipay And WeChat Pay: Check out the best things to do in Beijing, China here<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s Some Extra Information To Take Note Of: <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u2757Getting a VPN in China definitely comes in handy, but turning it on when you\u2019re trying to add your card to Alipay\/WeChat might result in a network error message. So make sure it\u2019s turned off, just in case!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2757If you\u2019re using a China SIM card<\/strong>, make sure that you register your Alipay\/WeChat Pay to your China mobile number<\/strong>. <\/strong>And if you\u2019re using your Singapore SIM card<\/strong>, register your Alipay\/WeChat Pay to your local mobile number<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2757<\/strong>Do note that not all merchants<\/strong> in China accept payments using foreign cards. One tip is to activate your \u2018Tour Card\u2019 on the Alipay app <\/strong>and top it up with your linked YouTrip card as it\u2019s a digital card supported by the Bank of Shanghai. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To locate the Tour Card, click on ‘More’ <\/strong>on the Home Page of your Alipay app > Financial Services<\/strong> > Tour Card<\/strong> > Top up<\/strong> with your YouTrip Mastercard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And there you have it, a fuss-free way of making payments in China with the best CNY rates all day! Time to start adding your fabulous YouTrip card to Alipay and WeChat for some truly extraordinary experiences in the Land of the Dragon. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As Singapore\u2019s favourite multi-currency wallet, we aim to get those pesky fees out of the way and help you save on your travels. With the best foreign exchange rates, no longer will you have to deal with those long queues at money changers! So if you\u2019re looking for a go-to travel card, sign up for your complimentary YouTrip card today with promo code <YTBLOG5><\/strong> and get FREE S$5<\/strong> in your account! For more great tips and articles like this, join our Telegram<\/a> (@YouTripSG) and subscribe to our free weekly newsletter here<\/a> or down below.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And while you\u2019re at it, why not join the conversation with thousands of #YouTroopers in our very own Community Telegram Group @YouTripSquad<\/a>? Get tips and tricks to everything YouTrip including exclusive invites to exciting events and experiences, & be part of the #YouTripSquad! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bon Voyage \ud83d\udc9c<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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