WeChat Pay for online shops

WeChat Pay is a leading Chinese online payment service. WeChat Pay is integrated into the WeChat app, which is one of the most popular messaging apps in China and worldwide. Thanks to its large audience and ease of use, WeChat Pay has become one of the most widespread digital payment systems.

Transaction fees

Transaction fees

WeChat Pay
FREE

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

STANDARD

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

PREMIUM

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

Mobile Payments

WeChat Pay enables users to pay with their smartphone in physical stores and online shops. This is often done by scanning QR codes or by adding credit and debit cards to the WeChat Pay app.

Huge target audience

WeChat Pay is used by millions of Chinese consumers, enabling Comerciantes to access a vast audience – especially for businesses focusing on Chinese tourists and customers.

Simple Integration

Payrexx facilitates the implementation of WeChat Pay as a payment method and enables merchants to quickly and smoothly benefit from the advantages of this modern payment option.

Processing by

Payrexx

Type

Cards and Wallets

Availability

CH, DE, AT, LI, FR, IT, UK, NL, DK

Currencies

All

Payout Currencies

EUR, EUR, USD, GBP, DKK, CAD, AUD

Transaction fees

FREE

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

STANDARD

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

PREMIUM

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

3.50%

+

0.3 EUR

Kanäle

Online

Functions

Refunds

Limit per transaction

Payrexx Pay

CHF 20,000

Payrexx Pay Plus

CHF 30,000

Documentation

How to activate WeChat Pay

For existing customers

Log into your Payrexx account and activate WeChat Pay in your payment provider settings. This way, WeChat Pay is available for your customers alongside Google Pay, Visa, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, TWINT, etc.

For new customers

Create your Payrexx account at the push of a button and test Payrexx without obligation. WeChat Pay is already activated for Swiss Comerciantes and you only need to have your account verified before you can receive live payments with WeChat Pay.

For existing customers

Log into your Payrexx account and activate WeChat Pay in your payment provider settings. This way, WeChat Pay is available for your customers alongside Google Pay, Visa, Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, TWINT, etc.

For new customers

Create your Payrexx account at the push of a button and test Payrexx without obligation. WeChat Pay is already activated for Swiss Comerciantes and you only need to have your account verified before you can receive live payments with WeChat Pay.

Frequently Asked Questions about WeChat Pay for Online Shops

Answers to typical questions that Comerciante and SMEs have regarding the payment method WeChatPay, including important information about costs, security, and implementation for use in checkout or online shops.

How secure is WeChat Pay for Comerciante:innen?

If you integrate WeChat Pay for Comerciante with Payrexx in your webshop, we guarantee you the greatest possible security for each transaction. Payrexx allows the following security precautions when integrating the WeChat Pay payment method:

  • Personal data, both yours and your customers', are stored in compliance with GDPR on secure Swiss servers.

  • Payrexx is fully certified with PCI DSS Level 1, the highest global security standard for payment data, developed in collaboration with several credit card organisations.

  • To ensure secure data transmission, Payrexx uses encryption protocols such as SSL (Secure Socket Layer) with 256-bit encryption, the highest security standard.

  • The 3-D Secure procedure enhances online payments with additional identification, minimises the risk of fraud and chargebacks, and ensures the highest security and customer authentication.

Within just 5 minutes, you can receive your first online payments safely and easily with Payrexx and WeChat Pay for Comerciante.

Set up WeChat Pay with Payrexx

Setting up WeChat Pay using Payrexx is extremely quick and effortless. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Moreover, you can benefit from our free Open-Source Payrexx plugins.

This allows you to seamlessly integrate WeChat Pay for your online shop project.

Further information on the implementation of WeChat Pay into the most popular e-commerce systems:

View overview

Also with our customised system: Payrexx Comerciantes API

Easily set up WeChat Pay

The activation of WeChat Pay for online shops is extremely swift and straightforward with Payrexx. There is no need for lengthy registration procedures. Moreover, you can benefit from our free open-source Payrexx plugins.

This enables a smooth integration of WeChat Pay for your online shop project.

Further information about the implementation of WeChat Pay in the well-known e-commerce systems:

View overview

Also with our tailor-made system: Payrexx Comerciante API

Is WeChat Pay reputable?

WeChat Pay is used by hundreds of millions of people in China on a daily basis and enjoys an excellent reputation as a reliable payment service provider. This trust is based on a variety of factors, including the financial stability and reputation of Tencent, the company behind WeChat Pay. Tencent is one of the largest technology companies globally and is listed on various stock exchanges, which underscores its credibility.

The widespread use of WeChat Pay in China also speaks for its credibility. Chinese consumers use this payment method for a wide range of transactions, from everyday purchases to bill payments and money transfers. This broad acceptance in Chinese society is a clear sign of trust in the service.

What are the fees for WeChat Pay?

When transactions are processed via WeChat Pay, merchants pay a transaction fee depending on the payment provider.

At Payrexx, this is 3.5%.

What is WeChat Pay?

WeChat Pay is a leading mobile payment service provider developed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. This service is closely associated with the WeChat platform, which is widely used in China and other regions. WeChat Pay allows users to make payments securely and conveniently via their smartphones.

One of the outstanding features of WeChat Pay is its seamless integration into the WeChat app. Users can send and receive money, pay bills, make in-store payments, shop online, and much more, all within the WeChat platform. This makes WeChat Pay a central component of the digital everyday life for many people, especially in China.

The security of WeChat Pay is ensured by advanced technologies such as encryption and biometric authentication. Users can confirm their payments with fingerprint or facial recognition, providing additional protection.

Another important aspect of WeChat Pay is its wide acceptance in numerous stores, both in China and in some selected international destinations. This makes it particularly convenient for Chinese tourists and travellers, as they can use their domestic payment method.

Overall, WeChat Pay is an integral part of digital life in China and provides users with a convenient and secure way to handle payments. It is also accepted by many companies and stores as a payment option to meet the needs of their customers.

How can you pay with WeChat Pay in Switzerland?

In popular tourist areas of Switzerland, particularly in cities like Zurich, Geneva, and Lucerne, which attract many Chinese tourists, some shops, hotels, and restaurants may accept WeChat Pay as a payment method. This is often done to meet the needs of Chinese visitors who consider WeChat Pay as a familiar and convenient payment option.

Paying with WeChat Pay usually works by scanning a QR code using the WeChat Pay app. These can be easily created via the QR Tool from Payrexx.

What are the benefits of WeChat Pay for shoppers?

With WeChat Pay, you pay securely, contactlessly, and mobile worldwide. You benefit from fraud protection, 3-D Secure, and, depending on the card, cashback or additional services.

What are the benefits of WeChat Pay for online shops?

WeChat Pay offers worldwide acceptance, fast payments, high fraud protection with 3-D Secure, and easy integration—ideal for increased conversion and secure transactions.

Test Payrexx for free and without obligation

Without risk and without obligations. Discover how simple online payments can be.

Test Payrexx for free and without obligation

Without risk and without obligations. Discover how simple online payments can be.

Test Payrexx for free and without obligation

Without risk and without obligations. Discover how simple online payments can be.