The most commonly used Hong Kong electronic payment instrument in Shenzhen

Includ: WeChat Pay HK、Alipay HK、Union Pay、BoC Pay、Octopus

  1. WeChatPay WeChat Pay HK

    2. WeChatPay HK: In 2018,WeChat Pay HK introduced its "two-way cross-border payment" feature, allowing Hong Kong users to pay in HKD at over 1 million mainland merchants.This service automatically converts RMB payments into HKD at competitive exchange rates, with no additional fees for users.

    Download and Register on WeChat：

    Open WeChat, goto "Me"> "Service"> "Wallet" to access the WeChat Pay HK interface. In the "wallet" section, select "Bank Card" and follow the instructions to bind a Hong Kong bank account or credit card. Completetheverification: Goto"Me">"Services"> "Wallet">"Payment Management"> "Identity Verification". Upload a scanned copy of your Hong Kong ID card, fill in personal details, and complete a facial recognition scan. The verification process typically takes 7 working days.

    Top-Up Methods for WeChat Pay HK：

    Credit Card Top-Up、 Bank Account Transfer、 Convenience Store Top-Up

  2. Alipay AliPay HK

    3. Alipay HK is a widely used mobile payment platform designed for Hong Kong users, offering seamless cross-border payment services in mainland China, Macao, Japan, and other regions.

    Download and Install AlipayHK：

    Users can download the AlipayHK app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store> Open the app and click on "New User Registration"> Enter your Hong Kong mobile number and verify it using the SMS code received.> Set up a login password (8-20 characters) and a payment password (6 characters)> Identity Verification> To enable cross-border payments, users must complete identity verification.> Navigate to the "Identity Verification" section in the app.> Upload a photo of your Hong Kong ID card and complete a selfie verification.> The verification process typically takes 5-7 working days.

    Top-Up Methods for AlipayHK：

    Cash Top-Up at partner Stores(include: Convenience Store, Watsons, Fortress, McDonald or PARKnSHOP Supermarket HK)、 Bank Account Linking、 Online Bank Transfer、 Credit Card Binding.

  3. UnionPay UnionPayHK

    4. UnionPayHK is leading payment platform that facilitates seamless cross-border transactions between Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as other regions.

    Download and Install UnionPayHK：

    Users can download the UnionPay App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.> Open the app and click on "New User Registration"> Choose "Hong Kong/Macau" and enter your Hong Kong mobile number.> Verify your number using the SMS code received. > Set up a login password (8-20 characters) and a payment password (6 characters)> Identity Verification> To enable cross-border payments, users must complete identity verification.> Navigate to the "Identity Verification" section in the app.> Upload a photo of your Hong Kong ID card and complete a selfie verification.> The verification process typically takes 5-7 working days.

    Top-Up Methods for UnionPayHK：

    Cash Top-Up at partner Stores(include: Convenience Store or other designated locations.)、 Bank Account Linking、 Online Bank Transfer、 Credit Card Binding、 Top-Up via NFC-Compatible Devices.

  4. BOCPay BoC Pay

    5. BoC Pay HK, developed by Bank of China (Hong Kong) limited, is a versatile mobile payment platform that supports both local and cross-border transactions. It enables users to make payments, transfer fund, and perform cross-border remittances seamlessly.

    Download and Install BoC Pay：

    Users can download the BoC Pay App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.> Open the app and click on "New User Registration"> Enter your Hong Kong mobile number.> Verify your number using the SMS code received. > Set up a login password (8-20 characters) and a payment password (6 characters)> Identity Verification> To enable cross-border payments, users must complete identity verification.> Navigate to the "Identity Verification" section in the app.> Upload a photo of your Hong Kong ID card and complete a selfie verification.> The verification process typically takes 5-7 working days.

    Top-Up Methods for BoC Pay HK：

    Cash Top-Up at partner Stores(include: Convenience Store or other designated locations.)、 Bank Account Linking、 Online Bank Transfer、 Credit Card Binding、 FPS(Faster Payment System).

  5. Octopus Octopus

    6. Octopus HK is a widely used payment system in Hong Kong, offering seamless cross-border payment services in mainland China and other regions.

    Download and Install Octopus：

    Users can download the Octopus App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.> Open the app and click on "New User Registration"> Enter your Hong Kong mobile number.> Verify your number using the SMS code received. > Set up a login password (8-20 characters) and a payment password (6 characters)> Identity Verification> To enable cross-border payments, users must complete identity verification.> Navigate to the "Identity Verification" section in the app.> Upload a photo of your Hong Kong ID card and complete a selfie verification.> The verification process typically takes 5-7 working days.

    Top-Up Methods for Octopus：

    Cash Top-Up at partner Stores(include: Convenience Store or other designated locations.)、 Bank Account Linking、 Online Bank Transfer、 Credit Card Binding、 FPS(Faster Payment System).

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