WeChat Pay for online stores

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 target group and ease of use, WeChat Pay has become one of the most widely used digital payment systems. WeChat Pay is also available in Switzerland and is suitable for tourists from China, for example, to make payments locally.

Mobile payments

WeChat Pay enables users to pay with their smartphone in physical stores and online stores. This is often done by scanning QR codes or by adding credit and debit cards to the WeChat Pay app. In Switzerland, WeChat Pay is particularly interesting for tourists from China to pay locally.

Huge target group

WeChat Pay is used by millions of Chinese consumers, allowing merchants to access a huge target audience - especially for businesses that focus on Chinese tourists and customers. Accepting WeChat Pay in Switzerland can be a strong signal to travelers that a business understands their needs and welcomes them.

Integration

Payrexx facilitates the implementation of WeChat Pay as a payment method and enables merchants to benefit quickly and smoothly from the advantages of this modern payment option. With Payrexx, you can offer WeChat Pay alongside Alipay, TWINT, PostFinance, Reka and many more.

Functions of WeChat Pay 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

Documentation

Advantages of WeChat Pay

For you as a merchant

WeChat Pay is an important payment method in China. Access to a huge target group of millions of Chinese consumers enables you as a merchant to significantly increase your reach - especially if your business is aimed at Chinese tourists. The QR tool from Payrexx is suitable for this.

Merchants with a high influx of Chinese customers in particular see the acceptance of WeChat Pay as extremely attractive. It allows Chinese visitors to pay in their home currency, which can lead to increased purchases and transactions.

Thanks to WeChat Pay, you and your customers need fewer cash transactions, which makes the checkout process more efficient and also increases customer satisfaction. As a merchant, you can also use WeChat Pay to target Chinese customers with your marketing.

For your customers

WeChat Pay offers Chinese tourists visiting Switzerland numerous advantages. As they are very familiar with this dominant payment method in China, traveling in Switzerland is easier and more convenient for them.

No cash exchange is required and quick, convenient payments can be made at a variety of stores and restaurants. In addition, there are special offers and discounts for WeChat Pay users that can ease the burden on 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 WeChat Pay, the security of transactions is guaranteed and biometric authentication offers additional protection. Overall, WeChat Pay offers your customers a familiar, convenient and secure way to make purchases and payments in Switzerland. This significantly improves their travel experience.

How to activate WeChat Pay

Existing customer

Log in to your Payrexx account and activate WeChat Pay in your payment provider settings. WeChat Pay is now ready for your customers, along with TWINT, PostFinance, Reka, Alipay , etc.

Not a customer yet?

Create your Payrexx account at the click of a button and test Payrexx without obligation. WeChat Pay is already activated for Swiss merchants 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 stores

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

    Payments with WeChat Pay are usually made by scanning a QR code using the WeChat Pay app. These can be conveniently created using the QR tool from Payrexx.

  • WeChat Pay is a leading mobile payment service provider developed by Tencent Holdings Ltd. This service is closely linked to the WeChat platform, which is widely used in China and other regions. WeChat Pay enables 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, pay in stores, make online purchases and much more, all within the WeChat platform. This makes WeChat Pay a central component of many people's everyday digital lives, especially in China.

    The security of WeChat Pay is guaranteed by advanced technologies such as encryption and biometric authentication. Users can confirm their payments with fingerprint or facial recognition, which offers 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 travelers as they can use their local payment method.

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

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

    For Payrexx, this is 3.5%.

  • WeChat Pay is used by hundreds of millions of people in China every day and enjoys an excellent reputation as a reputable payment service provider. This trust is based on a number of factors, including the financial stability and reputation of Tencent, the company behind WeChat Pay. Tencent is one of the world's largest technology companies and is listed on various stock exchanges, which underlines its reputability.

    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.

  • The activation of WeChat Pay 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 allows you to smoothly integrate WeChat Pay into your online store project.

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

    View overview

    Also with our customized system: Payrexx Merchant:inside API

  • Setting up WeChat Pay 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 allows you to smoothly integrate WeChat Pay into your online store project.

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

    View overview

    Also with our customized system: Payrexx Merchant:inside API

  • If you integrate WeChat Pay 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 WeChat Pay 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 WeChat Pay for Merchants.

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