Alipay & Wechat Possible At Beijing Metro Stations

Time: 2024-07-12

In April of this year, during my experience with a foreign client in Beijing, we encountered a limitation: it was not possible to use Alipay and WeChat for payments at the self-service ticket machines, nor could we use the Alipay Metro QR code to access the metro services.

Now, I am pleased to share some good news: The limitation is no longer there.

Foreign passport holders with overseas mobile numbers can now apply for a QR code to use the metro in Beijing. This new feature is likely available in most major cities across China.

Click on 'transport,' and you will see all the available modes of transportation. (Since I already have a Beijing QR code, I changed the location to Wuhan to demonstrate what a first-time user would see):

Click 'Get now' and enter your passport number and full name. Then, click to agree with the terms and conditions, and you will receive a QR code. Aim the QR code at the scanner located at the entrance of the subway, and you will be able to enter.

You can also use Alipay and WeChat for payments at the self-service ticket machines.

The above 2 options apply to Daxing Airport Express(Metro line Daxing airport-Caoqiao) and Capital Airport Express(Capital Airport-Beixinqiao) too.

The only problem is that sometimes the internet connection for overseas mobile phones may not be good underground, which could result in failure to use them.

The QR code for buses in Beijing has been accessible to overseas mobile phones for a long time.

If you go to another city, change the location and you will get the QR ccode of that location.

Yours Truly

Angie Guo – China Charmission Travel