Alipay is the most widely used payment method in China. Good news: it is now accessible to Europeans without needing a Chinese bank account! Here is the step-by-step visual guide to pay your SinoYak order securely.
Alipay is available on the App Store (Apple) and Google Play Store (Android). Search for the official "Alipay" app (by Ant Group).
Open the app and sign up with your European phone number (+44, +33, +49, etc.). You will need to verify your identity with your passport or national ID card (this is an international KYC security standard, your data is encrypted).
Go to "Me" > "Bank Cards". Add your Visa or Mastercard. Alipay now accepts European cards. A small test deduction (refunded) may be made to verify the card.
Once your order is placed on SinoYak, our agent sends you an Alipay payment link on WhatsApp.
Security: The merchant (SinoYak) never sees your bank details. The payment is processed directly by Alipay and your bank.
Fees: Alipay may apply a small commission (around 3%) for international card payments. This is often much more advantageous than a SWIFT bank transfer.
If you need help with payment, let's talk on WhatsApp!
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