Alipay Raises Transaction Limits for Foreigners: Up to $5000 Per Transaction (2024)

FAQs

What is the foreign transaction limit for Alipay? ›

As previously announced by Alipay, transaction limits for foreign nationals in China has been increased from USD 1,000 to USD 5,000 for a single transaction and from USD 10,000 to USD 50,000 annually.

New guidelines announced by the Chinese Government in March 2024 have increased the single transaction limit of mobile payment for foreigners in China. These new limit apply only for Verified Customers, as there is a limit of RMB 15,000 (~SGD2,800) for non-verified payment use with both Alipay and Weixin Pay.

If your Alipay Yu'e/Yu'e Bao has a low annual limit, you can increase the annual Yu'e/Yu'e Bao limit by strengthening Alipay's identity verification (for details, please consult Alipay customer service 95188)

Thirdly, major payment platforms including Alipay and Tenpay will be guided to raise the single transaction limit for overseas travelers using mobile payments from 1,000 US dollars to 5,000 US dollars, and raise the annual cumulative transaction limit from 10,000 US dollars to 50,000 US dollars.

Maximum amount that can be paid in a day is SGD1,000 or equivalent. This limit cannot be changed by you.

Can you use Alipay in USA? Yes. You can use Alipay in the US at certain merchants that accept it, particularly those that cater to Chinese tourists or have a large Chinese customer base. The app works in a similar way to how it operates in China; users scan a QR code to complete a transaction.

The UPI transaction limit per day is Rs.1 lakh as per NPCI.

The maximum UPI daily transfer limit can change from bank to bank between Rs.25,000 to Rs.1 lakh. A few banks have also set UPI transfer limits per week or per month instead of a day.

Not FDIC-insured - funds stored in Alipay aren't FDIC-insured. This means that if the company goes out of business, you could stand to lose any money you have in the account. Only for short-term use as a tourist - Alipay only available for 90 days without a Chinese bank account.

After downloading the Alipay app, signing up, and linking an international bank card of major card networks, overseas travelers can start their mobile payment journey in China and pay like a local. Download and registerDownload Alipay App, enter your mobile phone number, tap “Next” to register.

How much does Alipay charge per transaction? ›

How much does Alipay charge in fees for foreign credit card purchases and transactions? When you use your VISA, MasterCard or JCB card to pay for goods on Taobao or Tmall, Alipay will charge a flat rate of 3% of the transaction amount as a service fee³.

After the international transfer via Alipay Quick Collect is done, your money will be sent to your Alipay balance or bank card. You can withdraw money from the Alipay balance to your bank account thereafter.

How much cash can I bring into China? According to the regulation made by the Chinese foreign exchange and China customs administration, international travelers can bring cash of no more than 5000USD⁸, or no more than 20000 CNY when entering China.

Alipay transaction limits for expats in China

Minimum RMB 0.10. Maximum RMB 3000/transaction. RMB 50000/month. RMB 65000/year (single Alipay account and single card will be limited to a total limit of RMB 6,5000).

In general, visitors are permitted to carry out of the country up to $5,000 in foreign money. They are allowed to bring or take out of China local cash worth 20,000 RMB. Foreigners and native residents are both subject to this cap. There is nothing more that can be done because this is the maximum permitted quantity.

RBI allow remittance of up to USD 25,000 per calendar year. You can remit in foreign currency for an RBI-approved purpose.

There is no limit to the amount of money that you can travel with, receive and send overseas. You also don't need to declare money that you transfer overseas or receive from overseas through a bank or a remittance service provider (money transfer business).

This was all about the limits of international money transfers. An individual can transfer USD 250,000 (INR 2.7 crores) in a financial year as per the LRS. The limit of remittances for an NRI is set to USD 1,000,000.

It's also important to note that Alipay international transfers supports only international remittance to China from abroad. And only Chinese users can take advantage of this service². This means you can't send money out of China using Alipay.