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WeChat Pay: Reach 1.2 billion customers

Discover the power of WeChat Pay and instantly reach 1.2 billion customers. Accept WeChat Pay online or in-store and let your customers pay with their preferred payment method through a simple QR code scan. Simplify transactions and elevate user experience with China’s premier e-wallet.

 
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The ideal POS terminal to accept all payment methods anywhere

 
 

49€/month

✔ Available for rental or purchase

✔ Supports 20+ payment methods such as: Visa, Mastercard, CB, UnionPay, Alipay+, Google Pay, Apple Pay and WeChat Pay and many more

✔ Wireless: can accept payments anywhere

✔ No configuration: Ready to use terminal

✔ Long lasting battery

✔ Autonomous refund

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 Integrate WeChat Pay with Silkpay

 

Your target

Chinese customers in China or abroad


Physical store - E-commerce - Mobile app

Channels


POS - API - PayByLink - QR code - In-app - Mini-program - H5 - Cash software integration - JSAPI

Cashing methods

 
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 WeChat Pay FAQ

 

+ What is WeChat Pay?

WeChat Pay is an e-wallet or virtual wallet included directly in WeChat app. It was officially launched in 2013 and became WeChat's own payment service. Despite being launched several years after its main competitor (Alipay), the app has managed to become a strong leader in the Chinese mobile payment market.

WeChat Pay has quickly gained popularity in overseas markets as well. In 2017, 100 million accounts were opened abroad. By 2019, WeChat Pay users have reached 1 billion people, making it the world's leading mobile payment platform.

+ How does WeChat Pay work in-store?

To pay via WeChat Pay in physical stores, either the client scans the QR code of the merchant or the opposite. Once the transaction is confirmed, WeChat Pay informs the two parties.

+ Why is WeChat Pay convenient for the user?

WeChat Pay is the preferred payment method of Chinese consumers with more than one billion users. It is a part of WeChat, the super app where Chinese spend the most time. They can find in WeChat all the useful features for their daily lives including their e-wallet and mini-programs.

Users can use WeChat Pay to shop in physical stores or online with a simple QR code scan. They can use it to buy train tickets, pay for medical consultations, pay rent and all types of bills. Even the smallest street vendors accept WeChat Pay.

In China, you can securely pay for everything with WeChat Pay with no limit.

+ What are WeChat Pay advantages for sellers?

WeChat Pay is now the platform with the largest number of subscribers in the world.

  • Accepting WeChat Pay on your store allows you to get rid of currency conversion hassles. Foe example, if you choose the euro as your currency, you will receive the amount of the transaction in euros. Rates are also very favourable for merchants.
  • By accepting WeChat Pay, you make it easier for Chinese customers to spend on your store. They will not be limited by caps in their WeChat Pay e-wallet.
  • Accepting WeChat Pay means taking advantage of WeChat Pay's special promotions to grow your business!

+ Who can accept WeChat Pay?

Any company, association or entrepreneur can accept Alipay to make the purchase process easier for their Chinese customers, except for certain high risk sectors. For more information on whether your business is qualified or not, please contact our team.

+ In which countries can merchants accept WeChat Pay?

WeChat Pay can be accepted in 252 countries around the world (Europe, US, Asia, Australia etc.). If you want to know if your business can open an account, please contact our team.

+ Does the seller need a WeChat Pay account for each country?

No. With Silkpay, you open a single WeChat Pay account that allows you to accept payments from your customers in any country covered by our services.

+ Does Silkpay have a PrestaShop account for WeChat Pay?

Yes, Silkpay has launched a free PrestaShop plugin that allows merchants to accept WeChat Pay as well as Alipay, China UnionPay, Visa and Mastercard payments in your e-commerce and decrease cart abandonment.

+ How to open a WeChat Pay account?

You can automatically create a Silkpay business account through our online process to start accepting payments.

+ How long does it take to open an account?

After checking your documents, it will take from 2 to 7 business days to open an account for WeChat Pay. In case of emergency, it is possible to complete the opening in 48 hours.

+ What is WeChat Pay pricing?

Merchants pay a commission rate per transaction on successful transactions only. For more information on Alipay pricing, contact our team.

+ Does the seller need a Chinese bank account to accept WeChat Pay?

No. No Chinese bank account is required. All payments via WeChat Pay will be cashed into your company's bank account.

+ If the client pays with RMB, in which currency does the seller receive the money?

You will receive the transaction’s amount in a currency that you choose when opening your WeChat Pay account (EUR - USD - GBP - CHF - SEK). The transaction is settled in the currency of your choice. The change or cost associated with the exchange rate has no impact on the seller.

 

 

Universal payment option

Customers from all over the world can pay at your online or physical store.

Who can apply?

Any American and European merchant can create an Alipay account with Silkpay.

Diverse integrations

Choose between POS terminals, plugins, printed QR codes, API, PaybyLink and more.

The right price for you

We ensure that you get the best prices available in the market.

Build trust with customers

Reach 1.3 billion Alipay users globally and enhance your revenue both online and offline.

Quickly start your account

Our team will have your account ready within 3 working days when your application is done.

100% online procedure

You can automatically create an account on our wesbite through a few steps.

Get complete support

Our customer service is here anytime to help with your questions and support you.

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 How to pay with WeChat Pay on a mobile app?

The client selects WeChat Pay as a preferred payment option.

The client validates the transaction information.

The client types the PIN code.

The transaction is validated, and the payment is completed successfully.

 How to pay with WeChat Pay in an online store?

The client places the item in the shopping cart and selects the "Pay" option.

The client selects WeChatPay as the payment method and scans the QR code.

The client follows the payment steps (3D secure or other)

The payment goes through successfully, and the purchase is completed.

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Discover how to make a WeChat Pay sale in-stoe using the POS terminal.

 
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