WeChat Pay
Gain access to shoppers on WeChat
WeChat is a Chinese multi-purpose messaging, social media and mobile payment app developed by Tencent. WeChat users who have linked their Chinese bank accounts to their WeChat Pay can start purchasing online using WeChat Pay on their mobile app.
With over 800 million monthly active users, WeChat Pay provides a smart and efficient payment solution for both consumers and merchants.
Functionalities and value-added features supported
| Features | WeChat Pay |
|---|---|
| Payment type | E-Wallet |
| Available for businesses registered in | HK, SG, AU, UK, EU, US, NZ, MY |
| Shopper regions (typically used by payers from) | CN |
| Shopper payment currencies | CNY, HKD* *Only available for HK registered businesses |
| Processing currencies | Depending on where your business is registered in HK: HKD, USD, AUD, EUR, SGD, GBP, JPY, NZD, CHF, CAD, CNY SG: SGD, USD, CNY AU: AUD, USD, CNY UK: EUR, GBP, CNY EU: EUR, CNY US:USD, CNY NZ: NZD, CNY MY: MYR, CNY |
| Settlement currencies | Depending on where your business is registered in HK: HKD, USD, AUD, EUR, SGD, GBP, JPY, NZD, CHF, CAD SG: SGD, USD AU: AUD, USD UK: EUR, GBP EU: EUR US:USD NZ:NZD MY:MYR Or in your default settlement currency |
| Minimum transaction amount | 0.01 CNY |
| Maximum transaction amount | 300,000.00 CNY |
| Session timeout | 5 minutes for mobile browser, 2 hours for others |
| Recurring Payment | additional onboarding required |
| Refunds | within 1 year after the transaction is fulfilled |
| Partial Refunds | within 1 year after the transaction is fulfilled |
| Disputes/Chargeback | |
| Settlement threshold | 800.00 USD |
| Settlement frequency | Daily |
Onboarding requirements
To activate this payment method, the following onboarding requirements need to be provided:
QR Code (Desktop Website Browser)
- No additional requirement
Mobile browser (H5)
- URL/H5 domain
Mobile App
- App Name
- App market and link
- Screenshots of the app and market page
- Merchant ID
- AppID
If the payment acceptance entity is not the same as the entity that publishes the app, please reach out to your account manager for additional registartion.
WeChat Mini Program
- AppID
If the payment acceptance entity is not the same as the entity that publishes the mini program, please reach out to your account manager for additional registartion.
Choose the integration method that best suits your needs
Airwallex has built a range of client-side integration methods that allow you to manage your UI, minimize your implementation effort, and allow you to get to market quickly.
| Online payments via your own website/app | Online payments via ecommerce plugins | Payment links & Invoice Integrations |
|---|---|---|
| Hosted Payment Page Drop-in Element Embedded Elements Mobile SDK Native API Subscription APIs | Shopify WooCommerce SHOPLINE Shoplazza Magento | Payment Links Xero Invoice |