China Cross-Border Payments: How to Accept Alipay, WeChat Pay & UnionPay and Send Payouts
China's payment ecosystem is unlike any other. Over 86% of adults pay via mobile wallet — and Chinese consumers expect to use Alipay, WeChat Pay, or UnionPay wherever they spend, including abroad. In this Market of the Week, Citcon breaks down China's payment infrastructure, the real friction behind cross-border payouts, and how a single API integration unlocks Alipay, WeChat Pay, and UnionPay for US and North American merchants.