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Alipay opens to international travelers in China

From Tuesday, tourists visiting China were able to download and use mobile payment service Alipay during their trip. Visitors just need an overseas phone number, a visa and their bank card to sign up for Alipay's Tour Pass mini-program. They can top up in increments of as much as 2,000 yuan ($285). Access to Tour Pass lasts three months, and then any leftover funds are refunded automatically. Previously, visitors would need to have a local mobile number and a Chinese bank account in order to sign up for the service.

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