How to register Alipay account in Malaysia?Alien passport real-name authentication

With the increasing popularity of digital payments, more and more people are starting to use Alipay.

Alipay is not only widely used in China , but also popular for travel and shopping around the world.

If you are in Malaysia and wish to use Alipay to make payments on e-commerce platforms such as Taobao , Tmall, and 1688 , then you need to know how to register an Alipay account in Malaysia and complete real-name authentication.

This article will introduce you how to register and complete real-name authentication.

How do foreigners register Alipay account?

Step 1: Download and install Alipay App

• First, you need to download and install the Alipay App on your mobile phone.
• You can download the appropriate version for your phone from the iOS or Android app store.
• After downloading and installing, open the Alipay App.

Step 2: Register a new account ▼

• Click the "New User Registration" button on the Alipay App.
• Select the region as Malaysia, and fill in yourcellphone number.
• After filling in, the system will send a text message to your mobile phoneVerification code.
• After entering the verification code, you can proceed to the next step.

Step 3: Switch account region ▼

( How can foreigners receive payments using Alipay ? Click "Receive Payments" on the Alipay app homepage.)

• Enter the Alipay homepage, click the "My" option at the bottom, and then click the gear icon in the upper right corner to enter the "Settings" interface.
• Select "Account and Security" in "Settings", and then switch to the Malaysia region in "Account Region".

Why does Alipay need real-name authentication?

Completing real-name authentication is a necessary condition for using Alipay.

Accounts without real-name authentication will be subject to many restrictions, such as consumption limits and recharge restrictions:

• The annual consumption limit is only 1,000 RMB
• Unable to recharge
• The account may not be available under the new regulation update

Alipay account with successful real-name authentication can get the following benefits:

• Annual spending limit of 200,000 RMB
• Can be recharged
• In addition to online payment, general basic consumption can also be done in China
• Real-name authentication accounts are permanent

Pay with Alipay, no service fee is required;

Other payment methods need to charge a certain service fee, the amount is as follows:

• Credit card: 3% service charge
• Online transfer: 1.5% service charge

How do foreigners use their passports to authenticate their Alipay account?

Here are the steps to complete Alipay real-name authentication in Malaysia :

Step 1: Enter the real-name authentication interface ▼

• Select "Account and Security" in "Settings", and then select "Real Name Authentication".
• If your account has not yet been verified, you will see the "Unverified" label.
• Click the "Unverified" tab to enter the real-name authentication interface.

Step 2: Fill in personal information ▼

• On the real-name authentication interface, you need to fill in some personal information, such as your full name, passport number, date of birth, etc.
• After filling it out, you will be asked to verify your identity.

Step 3: Authentication ▼

• You will be prompted to verify your identity with your passport.
• Please make sure you have a valid international passport, and follow the system prompts to place the back of the phone on the front of the passport, and press the "Start Verification" button to verify.
• If your mobile phone supports NFC technology, you can also verify your passport through NFC technology ▼

Step 4: Upload photos and complete personal information ▼

• After completing the identity verification, you will need to upload your passport photo and personal information.
• You can choose to take a photo with your phone or choose a photo from your phone's camera roll.
• Please make sure your photo is clearly visible and the information is complete.

Step 5: Complete the real-name authentication and bind the bank card ▼

• After submitting your passport photo, Alipay will review your application within 1 to 2 working days.
• After the approval, you can bind your bank card and enjoy more convenience.
• In "Account and Security", click "Bank Card Management" to bind.
• If you are using a Chinese bank card in Malaysia, you can select "Add domestic bank card", fill in the relevant information and verify it.

What should I do if the Malaysian Alipay real-name passport expires?

ask:If the Alipay real-name passport of a foreigner has expired, do I need to open Alipay again?

• 答:Alipay will remind you that your passport information may need to be updated.According to Alipay's prompt, follow the instructions to complete the update.

With Alipay, you can easily scan the QR code to pay, no need to carry cash, and no need to worry about getting change.

• In China, more and more merchants have begun to accept Alipay payment, including supermarkets, shopping malls, restaurants and so on.At the same time, Alipay can also be used for water and electricity bills, gas bills, telephone bills, etc.LifePay the fees.
• Not only that, Alipay also has many preferential activities, such as red envelopes, coupons, points, etc., which can make your consumption more cost-effective.On the homepage of Alipay, you can view the latest promotions and participate in them.

In short, having an Alipay account with real-name authentication can not only enjoy more convenience and discounts, but also make payment transactions more secure.If you have not registered an Alipay account, follow the steps above to start your Alipay journey!

In fact, the best way to recharge Alipay abroad is to use Alipay's TourPass to recharge.

Solve the restrictions on using Alipay to recharge abroad, please click the link below for details▼

🔗How do overseas people top up Alipay? How to register and log in to use TourPass authentication