PayPal Joins WeChat Pay in China
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
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- 1:30
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- Last updated
- May 29, 2026
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PayPal just teamed up with WeChat Pay in China, letting tourists scan QR codes to pay—making it easier for foreigners to spend without hassle. With WeChat Pay dominating daily payments from taxis to restaurants, this move supports China’s push to revive tourism after the pandemic, even surpassing pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Tencent is already seeing a s…
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PayPal just teamed up with WeChat Pay in China, letting tourists scan QR codes to pay—making it easier for foreigners to spend without hassle. With WeChat Pay dominating daily payments from taxis to restaurants, this move supports China’s push to revive tourism after the pandemic, even surpassing pre-pandemic visitor numbers. Tencent is already seeing a surge in foreign transactions and is waiving fees to attract new users. While U.S. travelers are still a small slice of the pie, this integratio
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