Alipay
Accept payments using Alipay. No configuration required.
Alipay is a digital wallet for the Chinese market, used by over a billion people. Over 81% of Chinese consumers use Alipay, making it vital for selling to Chinese consumers.
It works using a smartphone app, prompting customers to scan a QR code with their smartphone on desktop or redirecting to the app on mobile.
You don't need an Alipay account to accept payments with Alipay through Paddle.
Key features
How it works
Customer chooses Alipay
Turn on Alipay in a couple of clicks in your Paddle dashboard. Paddle automatically presents Alipay as a payment method for customers paying in a supported country and currency.
Customer starts confirmation process
If the customer is checking out on a desktop, they're prompted to scan a QR code with their smartphone. If they're on mobile, they're prompted to open the Alipay app.
Customer confirms purchase
Customer confirms purchase on their phone using the Alipay app.
Payment complete!
If successful, Paddle Checkout shows a success screen or enters your success workflow.
Accept Alipay
To keep the Paddle platform safe for everyone, Alipay requires additional approval from Paddle. It's only available for some kinds of product.
Request approval for Alipay
You can request approval for Alipay if:
- Your offer one-time products.
- Your offer products in
CNY(Chinese Yuan). - You agree that products aren't on the Alipay list of prohibited and restricted products.
Apply here: Request approval for Alipay
Turn on Alipay
Once approved, turn on Alipay.
Go to Paddle > Checkout > Checkout settings.
On the General tab, check Alipay.
Click Save to apply.
Test Alipay
You can test Alipay using your Paddle sandbox account.
Turn on Alipay for your Paddle account.
Open a checkout for a one-time item that's priced in
CNY(Chinese Yuan).Pick China as the country on the first screen of checkout, then enter an email.
Select Alipay as the payment method and follow the prompts to complete purchase.
