American Express and Alipay have introduced a new feature to enhance payment convenience for international travelers in China. Eligible global American Express Card Members can now connect their cards to the Alipay digital wallet, allowing secure payments at millions of merchants throughout the Chinese mainland. This collaboration aims to simplify transactions for travelers and give local businesses more chances to reach international customers.
“Our collaboration with Alipay helps advance our commitment to providing an exceptional experience to American Express Card Members traveling to and within China. By integrating with Alipay’s digital wallet, we empower our Card Members with more ways to transact and connect with a vast network of merchants across China,” said Mohammed Badi, President of Global Network Services at American Express.
“Travel is an essential link for global connectivity and shared prosperity. We are thrilled to expand our collaboration with industry innovators like American Express, continuously developing a vibrant and mutually beneficial ecosystem. Through consistent breakthroughs in innovation, we aim to help small businesses grow internationally and deepen cultural understanding through safe travel,” cited Cyril Han Xinyi, President of Ant Group.
“Our integration with Alipay reinforces our commitment to providing solutions that make it easier for both residents and incoming travelers to spend with local merchants in China,” stated Yamin Zhu, CEO of Express (Hangzhou) Technology Service Company, a joint venture of American Express in China.
American Express is the first foreign payments network licensed for Renminbi transactions in mainland China. Their Express Company joint venture collaborates with over 30 leading Chinese banks and payment institutions, enabling American Express Card Members to use their cards at millions of Chinese merchants.
With this integration, international visitors can now utilize seven card brands from major global networks through Alipay. Alipay serves as a crucial partner in providing access to over 12 leading e-wallets and payment apps in Asia, enhancing payment convenience across tens of millions of merchants in China.
“Facilitating inbound digital payments into China through Alipay+ signifies our dedication to pushing the boundaries of digital innovation and providing a seamless cross-border consumption experience, empowering SMEs to connect effortlessly with global travelers,” remarked Jiang-Ming Yang, Chief Innovation Officer at Ant International.
