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  • 🚪 Option 1: Register Alipay with a Foreign Number (May 2025 Status)
  • 🧳 Option 2: Use a Friend or Agent’s Alipay
  • 🔧 Option 3: Use Alipay TourPass (for short-term use)
  • 🧠 Final Tips
Alipay without Chinese Phone Number – Is It Possible?
2025/05/14Guides

Alipay without Chinese Phone Number – Is It Possible?

Don’t have a Chinese phone number? Here’s how to register, verify, and use Alipay as a foreigner — including workarounds and payment tips.

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💡 Introduction
Alipay is the most common way to pay on Chinese platforms like Taobao, Weidian, and 1688. But if you’re an international buyer, you’ve likely run into this issue:

“I don’t have a Chinese phone number. Can I still use Alipay?”

Yes — but with a few caveats. Here’s how to get around it.

🚪 Option 1: Register Alipay with a Foreign Number (May 2025 Status)

As of 2025, some users report being able to register with a foreign number (US, UK, AU) directly via the Alipay International App.

Steps:

  • Download Alipay International App from Google Play / App Store
  • Select your country code and input your mobile number
  • Upload your passport for identity verification
  • Link a Visa/MasterCard (some features may be limited)

⚠️ Notes:

  • Not all features are available
  • Can’t always send money peer-to-peer
  • Works best for basic in-app payments via agents

🧳 Option 2: Use a Friend or Agent’s Alipay

If the above doesn’t work or gets stuck during verification, you can still:

  • Ask a Chinese friend or agent to pay for you
  • Use purchasing services (like Superbuy or CNFans) that pay on your behalf
  • Send money via Wise, Payoneer, or Revolut to the agent
This is the most reliable method for Taobao/1688 purchases without account friction.

🔧 Option 3: Use Alipay TourPass (for short-term use)

If you're visiting China or doing a one-time shop, use TourPass:

  • Valid for 90 days
  • Load funds via Visa or MasterCard
  • Used inside mainland China + some platforms

⚠️ Still requires real-name verification and may not work on all Taobao merchants.

🧠 Final Tips

  • Don’t try to fake Chinese ID — Alipay’s KYC is strict
  • Use apps like Papago or Google Translate to navigate verification
  • Join WeChat buyer groups — many agents can assist with payment
  • If stuck, go with agent payment + global forwarding (simplest path)

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