Foreigners Can Now Use WeChat Pay Directly with Their International Cards - No Need to 'Top-Up' a Virtual Prepaid Card

Through a major partnership with the main card issuers, foreigners (essentially visitors without a Chinese bank account) will be able to use their cards (Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Global Network and JCB) on WeChat Pay without having to purchase a virtual prepaid card.

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A Quick Guide to Setting-up WeChat Wallet and Using WeChat Pay in China as a Foreigner

China is one of my favourite countries to visit in recent years and having been there at least five times now in the last couple of years, I have grown to embrace the modern technologies and conveniences that seem to be integral in everyone's lives. There are ways to get around the Great Firewall of China (so you can still access sites like Google and Instagram even when you are there) and honestly, there is just so much to see and do in Beijing particularly. With all that being said, I have always been extremely interested to get my WeChat Wallet set up so I can actually use it while I am actually visiting.

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts Properties in Singapore now accepts WeChat Pay - 5% Additional Savings

Chinese guests visiting Singapore will now have the option of paying for their dining and room charges with WeChat Pay at all six Millennium Hotels and Resorts properties in Singapore - Orchard Hotel Singapore, Grand Copthorne Waterfront Hotel Singapore, M Hotel Singapore, Studio M Hotel Singapore, M Social Singapore and Copthorne King’s Hotel Singapore. Eligible guests who book their stays via millenniumhotels.com and pay using WeChat Pay can enjoy an additional 5% savings on stays in Singapore.

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