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Accept Payments in China with Local Payment Methods, Bank Transfers & Stablecoins

Collect and send money in China using the payment methods customers already trust. Access local bank transfers, wallets, cards, QR payments, and instant stablecoin settlement through a single integration.

Why payments in China matter

Why businesses need local payments in China

Higher conversion rates. Familiar payment methods help more customers complete purchases

Better Payment Success Rates. Local payment rails often outperform international payment methods.

Lower Checkout Abandonment. Reduce payment friction and lost transactions at checkout.

Customers in China prefer payment methods they already know and trust. Offering local payment options can improve payment performance across the entire customer journey.

Whether you're expanding into China, paying suppliers, or collecting payments from customers, understanding the local payments landscape is very important.

Market overview

Understanding the payments landscape in China

China is the world's largest e-commerce market, accounting for roughly 50% of global online sales. Alipay and WeChat Pay dominate digital payments with near-duopoly status, processing trillions annually. UnionPay serves card payments. The government's digital yuan (e-CNY) pilot is expanding. Real-time mobile payments are the default for virtually all consumer and merchant transactions.

1.44B
Population
World's most populous nation and largest e-commerce market
$3.4T+
E-commerce volume
Largest e-commerce GMV globally (2025)
1.11B
Internet Users
78% penetration rate
900M
Online shoppers
50%+ of global e-commerce transactions

Payment methods

Accept payments the way customers prefer to pay in China

Mobile money

Reach mobile-first customers with digital cash alternatives.

Coming soon

Wallets

Accept payments from popular mobile and app-based wallets.

Coming soon

QR code

Collect instant payments through local QR payment networks.

Coming soon

Coverage

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80+
Countries
40+
Currencies
150+
Payment Methods
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FAQs

The official currency of China is Chinese Yuan Renminbi (CNY). It is used for consumer purchases, business transactions, payroll, and cross-border payments throughout the country. Echo Money enables businesses to send, receive, and convert CNY through a single platform.

Expand into China with Echo Money

Connect to China's fastest local payment rails and global stablecoin infrastructure to experience instant cross-border settlements.