How to verify Alipay account without China bank?

Okay, so you’re trying to figure out how to verify your Alipay account without a Chinese bank account? I totally get it. It’s tricky, right? I remember banging my head against a wall trying to do this before a trip to Shanghai – who knew it’d be such a hassle?

Anyway, I figured it out eventually (phew!). You basically have to jump through a few hoops, but it’s doable. Here’s what worked for me:

1. Passport photo upload: Seriously, just take a clear photo of the photo page of your passport. Make sure they can clearly see your name, nationality, and all those important dates. Like, duh, right? But you’d be surprised how many people mess this up. Pro-tip: good lighting is key! I used my desk lamp and it worked way better than just relying on overhead lighting.

2. The waiting game: Now you play the waiting game. Ugh, I hate this part. How long does it take? Well, it varies. For me, it took about 2 days, but I’ve heard of it taking a week or even longer for some people. So, you know, don’t leave this until the last minute before your trip. Learn from my mistakes! I almost panicked thinking I’d have to rely solely on cash. Can you imagine?!

3. Link your credit card: Once they finally verify your passport, you can link your credit card. This is the magic step that lets you actually use Alipay. Visa, Mastercard, those usually work. Just follow the prompts in the app – it’s pretty straightforward (thank goodness for small mercies!). I used my Visa, and it went through without a hitch. Then, bam! Ready to scan those QR codes and embrace the cashless lifestyle. It felt so futuristic, even buying dumplings from a street vendor with my phone!

I can’t guarantee this will work 100% of the time, because things change, you know? But it’s what I did, and hopefully, it helps you too! Good luck!

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