Alipay for online stores

Alipay is a leading Chinese online payment service developed by the Alibaba Group. Alipay has become one of the largest and most widely used digital payment systems in China and even worldwide. Alipay is available in Switzerland and offers various financial services and payment options. In Switzerland, for example, Alipay is suitable for tourists from China to make local payments.

Mobile payments

Alipay enables users to pay with their smartphones in physical stores and online stores. This is often done by scanning QR codes or adding credit or debit card information to the Alipay app. In Switzerland, for example, Alipay is suitable for tourists from China to make payments locally.

Huge target group

Alipay is used by millions of Chinese consumers, which allows merchants to access a huge target group - especially for businesses that focus on Chinese tourists. Accepting Alipay Switzerland can be a strong signal to Chinese travelers that a business understands their needs and welcomes them.

Simple integration

Payrexx facilitates the implementation of Alipay as a payment method and enables merchants to benefit quickly and smoothly from the advantages of this modern payment option. You too can offer Alipay alongside WeChat Pay, TWINT, PostFinance, Reka and many others as a payment method in your online store.

Functions of Alipay for online stores

Currencies

Payments

All

Payout currency

CHF, EUR

Availability

Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Liechtenstein, France, Italy, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Denmark

Transaction fees

  • ... - FREE plan

  • ... - STANDARD Plan

  • ... - PREMIUM plan

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Limit per transaction

  • CHF 20,000 (Payrexx Swiss Collect)

  • CHF 30,000 (Payrexx Direct)

Payments

  • Payout to your bank account

  • Weekly payment intervals

  • Monthly payment intervals

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Advantages of Alipay

For you as a merchant

Alipay is China's most important payment method. Access to a huge target group of millions of Chinese consumers enables merchants to significantly expand their reach, especially for businesses targeting Chinese tourists and customers. The QR tool from Payrexx is suitable for this.

Especially for merchants with a high influx of Chinese tourists, the acceptance of Alipay is seen as extremely valuable. It allows Chinese visitors to pay in their home currency, which can lead to increased purchases and transactions.

Using Alipay reduces the need for cash transactions and makes the checkout process more efficient, which in turn increases customer satisfaction. As a merchant, you can also carry out targeted marketing to Chinese customers.

For your customers

Alipay offers Chinese tourists visiting Switzerland numerous advantages. Familiarity with this dominant payment method from China makes traveling in Switzerland easier and more convenient.

No cash exchange is required and quick, convenient payments can be made in a wide range of stores and restaurants. In addition, there are special offers and discounts for Alipay users that take the pressure off the travel budget.

The ability to monitor transaction history in real time helps with budget management, and the convenient currency conversion function makes it easy to understand costs. With Alipay, transaction security is guaranteed, and biometric authentication provides additional protection. Overall, Alipay offers a familiar, convenient and secure way to make purchases and payments in Switzerland, enhancing the travel experience.

How to activate Alipay

Existing customer

Log in to your Payrexx account and activate Alipay in your payment provider settings. Alipay is now ready for your customers, along with Google Pay, Visa, Apple Pay, TWINT and many more.

Not a customer yet?

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

Frequently asked questions about Alipay for online stores

  • Thanks to Payrexx, customers can pay with Alipay using the QR code tool. All Chinese tourists have to do is scan the QR code and they are then automatically redirected to the payment page.

    Visitors from Asia often prefer Alipay as their main payment method as they are already familiar with the app. The advantage for these tourists is that they can pay directly with their local currency in Switzerland without currency exchange. Stores and restaurants often offer special deals and discounts for Alipay users, which is particularly appealing to Chinese travelers as they can save on their spending. Alipay's security and biometric authentication offer tourists additional confidence. Alipay thus contributes significantly to the satisfaction of Chinese tourists and is attractive for businesses in Switzerland to attract this target group and meet their needs.

  • Alipay, founded in 2004 by the Alibaba Group, is China's leading platform for payments and lifestyle. With an impressive 870 million users, Alipay has captured an 80 percent market share in the mobile payment sector and more than 50 percent in the online sector. This makes Alipay an indispensable option for merchants who want to sell their products in China.

    In addition, many Chinese tourists abroad like to use their domestic payment method, which means that Alipay is also gaining in importance internationally. At the heart of Alipay is the Alipay Wallet, which allows shoppers to conveniently process transactions via their smartphone app.

  • Alipay is free of charge for users.

    Merchants, in turn, pay a transaction fee depending on the payment provider. With Payrexx, this is 3.5%.

  • Alipay is considered a reputable and trustworthy payment method. It was founded in 2004 by the Alibaba Group, one of the largest e-commerce companies in the world, and has since developed into one of the leading payment platforms in China and worldwide.

    Alipay has strict security measures and data protection guidelines to protect the financial transactions of its users. In addition, biometric authentication enables users to securely confirm their identity.

    Millions of people use Alipay every day to make payments, settle bills and make purchases. Alipay's broad acceptance and long history of success are indicators of its reliability and trustworthiness.

    However, it is always advisable to ensure that you use the official Alipay app or website and exercise caution to avoid phishing attempts or fraudulent activity. When used correctly and securely, Alipay is a reputable and reliable payment option.

  • Activating Alipay for online stores is extremely quick and easy with Payrexx. No lengthy registration procedures are required. You can also benefit from our free open source Payrexx plugins.

    This enables you to integrate Alipay smoothly into your online store project.

    Further information on the implementation of Alipay in the most popular e-commerce systems:

    View overview

    Also with our customized system: Payrexx Merchant:inside API

  • Setting up Alipay with Payrexx is extremely quick and easy. No lengthy registration procedures are required. You can also benefit from our free open source Payrexx plugins.

    This enables you to integrate Alipay smoothly into your online store project.

    Further information on the implementation of Alipay in the most popular e-commerce systems:

    View overview

    Also with our customized system: Payrexx Merchant:inside API

  • If you integrate Alipay for merchants with Payrexx in your webshop, we guarantee you the greatest possible security for every transaction. Payrexx enables the following security precautions when integrating the Alipay payment method:

    • Personal data, both yours and that of your customers, is stored on secure Swiss servers in compliance with the GDPR.

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

    • 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 process strengthens online payments with additional identification, minimizes fraud risks and chargebacks, and ensures maximum security and customer authentication.

    Within just 5 minutes, you can accept your first online payments securely and easily with Payrexx and Alipay for Merchants.

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