Originally Posted by
wongbr
Alipay International Version did accept my foreign credit cards which was helpful. Taxis generally have a QR code for WeChat hanging on their mirror but you can double check with them to pay using Alipay (Zhi Fu Bao in pinyin) and they'll be able to pull up another QR code.
Verification takes a few days where you gotta scan your passport before it's enabled though, so keep that in mind.
Did you have a Chinese phone number for Alipay international version or did it work without one?