_{We’ve got everything you need to know right here.}

_{WeChat and WeChat Pay for foreigners}

_{Fortunately, using WeChat and WeChat pay is simple. But just to be sure you’re across everything you need to know, we’ve outlined every step right here.}

_{Download WeChat from the App Store or Google Play. Complete registration, login and open up on your phone.}

_{Click “Me” on the bottom menu to find my “Wallet”, where you can click on the “Cards” menu item to add your credit cards.}

_{#2：Shopping with WeChat Pay}

_{To make things as easy as possible, WeChat Pay offers two ways to make purchases.}

_{One option is the store or vendor can scan your unique WeChat barcode. Alternatively you can scan the barcode of the merchant you are buying items or services from.}

_{Just click ‘+’ on the upper right corner on Chat page to find the options. Check out the image below to see where to navigate to in the app.}

_{3：There’s more to WeChat than making payments}

_{WeChat was originally set up as a social media platform, so it naturally offers all the functionality that allows users to connect with friends and colleagues.}

Simply select the ‘Chat’ or ‘Contacts’ tab at the bottom of your screen, tap on the ‘+’ icon in the upper right corner, and choose “Add Contacts”.

You can then search for people — or businesses — by phone number or WeChat ID, then add them to your network by hitting the “Follow” button.

_{4：WeChat can do more than connect and pay}

_{WeChat is a platform that does more than connect and pay.}

When you have a few spare minutes explore WeChat’s other functionality.

_{In the Discovery menu, you can share photos and videos and articles just like you would in the ‘Moments’ function on Facebook.}

_{WeChat is also home to other functions, which can be found in the ‘Mini Programs’ menu. It’s here you’ll find the tools to shop, order take-away, book tickets, vehicles, delivery services - pretty much anything you can think of.}