WeChat Pay is Tencent’s mobile wallet embedded within WeChat, offering peer-to-peer transfers, QR-code payments, in-app and web payments, in-store contactless transactions, utility bill payment, ride-hailing, and mini-program integration. As of 2023, it has over 1.13 billion users.

WeChat Pay is fully available across mainland China. Linked to users’ bank cards, government IDs, and Tencent accounts, it complies with PBOC and PIPL regulations. Features include public account payments, mini-program transactions, cross-border QR payment acceptance for foreign tourists, and merchant analytics. It is the de facto mobile payment method in China, and essential for any developer building B2C or local commerce-facing applications.

The information regarding service availability in China is provided for general reference purposes only. Due to the dynamic nature of network conditions and regulatory environments, the actual accessibility of these services may vary over time and by location. Users are advised to verify the current status independently.