How mobile payments work

Video by Xu Shuntian

1. Is mobile payment widely accepted in Shenzhen?

移动支付在深圳是否普遍？

Mobile payment is one of the most popular payment methods in Shenzhen and most cities in China. From shopping malls to roadside grocery stores, from high-end restaurants to greasy spoons, mobile payment is accepted by most merchants. 

移动支付在深圳及全国多数城市都是最普遍的支付手段之一。从商场到小店，从高档餐厅到苍蝇馆子，绝大多数商户都接受移动支付。

2. What are the recommended mobile payment options?

有哪些推荐的移动支付方式？

WeChat Pay and Alipay are the two most widely used mobile payment methods in China. The former is integrated within the WeChat app, while the latter is a feature in the Alipay app. 

微信支付和支付宝支付是目前中国市面上最普及的两种移动支付方式。两者分别可通过微信app及支付宝app使用。

3. How can I use these two payment options if I don't have a Chinese bank card and a Chinese phone number?

如果没有中国银行卡和手机号码，如何能使用这两种移动支付方式？

If you do not have a bank card issued by a local bank and a Chinese mainland phone number, you may refer to "Payment service guide for overseas users in SZ" issued by the Shenzhen branch of the People's Bank of China for an introduction to how to use the two payment methods in Shenzhen.

如果您没有中国大陆发行的银行卡和手机号码，您可查阅由中国人民银行深圳市分行推出的“境外来深人员支付指南”了解如何使用这两种移动支付方式。