I noticed my DianPing account for the past 5 years got locked (recently arrived in China 6 months after my previous trip). Previously I would just search for stuff but last trip I started buying tickets and dinner packages on it. Never had a problem and paid via WeChat, etc but noticed I get an error page telling me to call support. I tried registering for a new account using my other phone number and when I login now it prompts me immediately for an ID verification. None of the options mention foreign passport so my only option is to back out which kicks me back to the login page.

So as an alternative I sign up for Meituan, which seems to work but if you dig far enough in the app there's an ID verification button. It just doesn't prompt me to do it upon registration. I'm using this to get by for now to find restaurants and recommendations, but I'm mildly frustrated that the account can likely get banned/locked at any point as Meituan and Dianping are run by the same company.