Can I pay for power grid bills via WeChat

How do I pay a utility bill on WeChat?

Step 01. Open WeChat ➡️ Me ➡️ Services ➡️ Utilities. Step 02. Select the bill category you need to pay. Step 03. 01. Choose service provider: Match the characters within the app to those in the utility company’s name, which can be found at the top of your paper bill. Ensure you select the correct city when choosing the service provider’s name.

Is WeChat Pay better than Alipay?

WeChat Pay may be better if the majority of your income is earned and spent in China, and you are looking for an online payment system that integrates into China’s most popular social media platform. But if global convenience for financial services is a priority for you, consider Alipay.

How do I link a credit card to WeChat Pay?

This usually requires providing your passport number and a photograph of your passport. Foreigners can link international credit cards (Visa, MasterCard) to WeChat Pay. Input your card details, and ensure your card supports international transactions. Verification might involve a small transaction to confirm the card’s validity.

Does WeChat Pay support foreign bank accounts?

It is good to know that both WeChat Pay¹⁷ and Alipay¹⁸ now support foreign bank accounts, including VISA, JCB and MasterCard. You can choose to add a foreign bank account, and top up WeChat Pay Wallet and Alipay account balance directly.

Who is eligible for WeChat overseas remittance?

Only Chinese users -- including those from Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan – who have successfully completed real-name authentication are eligible for the WeChat Pay and Alipay international transfer feature¹⁹. WeChat Overseas Remittance is only available to users who have linked a bank card in Mainland China to their WeChat Pay account.

How do I return money from a wechat account?

You can return the amount via cash or other means. To pay in stores, open WeChat, go to “Wallet,” tap on “QR Code for Payment,” and let the cashier scan your QR code. You can also scan the store’s QR code and enter the amount you need to pay.