More Chinese shoppers and students are returning to the UK. For many businesses, the question is clear:
How can I accept Chinese payments like WeChat Pay and Alipay?
By offering these payment options, you improve customer experience, boost sales, and stand out from competitors.
1. Identify Your Chinese Customer Base
Start by understanding your audience. Are they tourists, students, or residents? These groups often prefer familiar mobile wallets.
2. Choose a Trusted Provider
To get started, you need a licensed partner.
GlobePay is an FCA-regulated provider that helps UK merchants accept Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay quickly and securely.
3. Prepare Required Business Documents
You’ll need your UK company registration, a local bank account, and business details. This allows smooth merchant onboarding.
4. Pick the Right Payment Methods
You can accept Chinese payments via:
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Fixed QR codes
- Payment Links
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Smart POS terminal
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E-commerce Plugins
- API Integration
GlobePay offers all of these!
5. Go Through a Simple Onboarding Process
Submit your documents. The setup process usually takes just a few working days with GlobePay’s local support team.
6. Accept Chinese Payments Instantly
Once approved, your customers can scan and pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay.
They pay in RMB — you receive GBP.
7. Monitor Transactions in Real Time
GlobePay’s merchant portal gives you full access to transactions, reporting, and settlement details.
8. Receive Fast Settlements
Payouts are made in 1–2 business days, directly to your UK bank account.
Accepting Chinese Payments Helps You Grow
UK businesses that accept Chinese payments build more trust with their Chinese customers.
It’s fast, secure, and makes you more competitive in a global market.
