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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.

 
How to use WeChat Pay in Europe, and the payment methods accepted by European merchants: WeChat Pay.
 
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The ideal POS terminal to accept WeChat Pay payments in-store

 
 
 

49€/month

✔ Available for rental or purchase

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

✔ Wireless: can accept payments anywhere

✔ No configuration: Ready to use terminal

✔ Long lasting battery

✔ Autonomous refund

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Accept WeChat Pay with Silkpay

 

Your target

 

WeChat Pay users


Channels

 

Physical store - E-commerce - Mobile app


Cashing methods

 

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

 
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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.

 

International coverage

Clients from all the countries can make payments in your online or physical store.

Who is qualified?

All European merchants are qualified to open a WeChat Pay account at Silkpay.

Diverse integrations

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

Competitive pricing

We make sure you benefit from the most competitive rates in the market.

Gain trust of clients

Access to 900 million WeChat Pay users worldwide and boost your revenue online and in-store.

Fast account opening

Our team will open your account from 2 to 7 days once your application is complete.

100% digital process

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

Get a full support

Our customer service is always available to answer your requests and assist you.

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How does WeChat Pay work on a mobile app?

 
Consumers can use WeChat payment through their mobile phones, a convenient and fast payment method: WeChat mobile payment

The customer chooses WeChat Pay as a payment method

Consumers can easily and quickly use WeChat Pay to complete payments on their mobile phones

The customer confirms the transaction’s details

Consumers only need to enter a password on their mobile phones to pay, which is convenient but also ensures financial security

The customer enters the PIN code

Make payments quickly but safety

The transaction is confirmed and the payment is successful

How does WeChat Pay work in E-commerce?

 
How to use WeChat payment in e-commerce? Consumers can pay with WeChat Pay on European e-commerce platforms.

The customer adds the product to the cart and clicks on “Pay"

How to use WeChat payment in e-commerce? Consumers choose WeChat payment at checkout on European e-commerce platforms.

The customer chooses WeChatPay and scans the QR code

When using WeChat Pay in Europe, there are still security guarantees to protect the payment security of consumers.

The customer follows the payment instructions (3D secure or other)

Consumers use WeChat Pay to quickly complete payments on European e-commerce platforms

The payment is complete and the purchase is successful

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