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Originally Posted by YuropFlyer
(Post 24827642)
I didn't liked WeChat at the start, and still not use all/many of its features, but it does have tools which are making it superior to Whatsapp in some ways. That, and the NSA not getting all data from me by using it :D |
Originally Posted by cfisher6
(Post 24971551)
So after a long and drawn-out process and speaking with multiple CSRs, it seems that WeChat cannot accept foreign credit cards for purchases other than mobile topups. I know several of you have stated you can do it, but all Web research shows it's not possible, and we had 3-4 representatives try to help set it up, only to confirm at the end that it cannot be done.
What cards have you had success using? Maybe it's somehow relegated to a few individual banks? https://i.imgur.com/ijNyoev.png This is a purchase that wasn't even initiated from within WeChat; I just scanned the QR code, picked my Visa off the list of options, and hit pay. Same process for train/plane tickets—I just don't have any screenshots of those handy. Only thing I believe you can't use foreign cards for is P2P payments, but I haven't tried recently. The card I used for that payment was a Chase card; I've also used a Mitsubishi UFJ Visa card and a Rakuten Bank issued card (both Japanese). I'm afraid Tencent support don't know their own product's functionality... Now, if anyone knows how to get Alipay to work with foreign-issued cards for things other than Taobao purchases, I'd love to know... :( |
Originally Posted by Scifience
(Post 24976311)
I just bought a new 乐视网 subscription a little bit ago and paid for it with my US-issued Visa card:
https://i.imgur.com/ijNyoev.png This is a purchase that wasn't even initiated from within WeChat; I just scanned the QR code, picked my Visa off the list of options, and hit pay. Same process for train/plane tickets—I just don't have any screenshots of those handy. Only thing I believe you can't use foreign cards for is P2P payments, but I haven't tried recently. The card I used for that payment was a Chase card; I've also used a Mitsubishi UFJ Visa card and a Rakuten Bank issued card (both Japanese). I'm afraid Tencent support don't know their own product's functionality... Now, if anyone knows how to get Alipay to work with foreign-issued cards for things other than Taobao purchases, I'd love to know... :( Are the cards and the WeChat both in your name? |
I have also used it to add money to my mobile phone each month. Using a visa. I can't send money to a friend using it. Only could use a Chinese bank card to send to a friend.
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Originally Posted by Travelin4free
(Post 24977268)
I have also used it to add money to my mobile phone each month. Using a visa. I can't send money to a friend using it. Only could use a Chinese bank card to send to a friend.
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wechat（微信）
Wechat really is leading the field. Makes whatsapp looks dated and amateurish. You can't even hold a whatsapp call for more than 15 minutes before the call drops.
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Originally Posted by RJ77
(Post 24977924)
Wechat really is leading the field. Makes whatsapp looks dated and amateurish. You can't even hold a whatsapp call for more than 15 minutes before the call drops.
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Originally Posted by cfisher6
(Post 24976762)
Man, that is frustrating. We've had so many support staff tell us that it's not possible, too.
Are the cards and the WeChat both in your name? |
I'm not sure if this is a new feature, but I just noticed today that it's now possible to buy data in isolation via mobile top up (e.g. y30 for 500 mb). This is useful to me because I am on unicom set b and usually (but, not always) use up my data quota by the 15th of the month.
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Need help with WeChat
Didn’t see this thread until now when I ran into some problem with WeChat. My mobile phone died (failed to power up; yes, I checked battery, plugged it in etc….) at the beginning of a month long trip to China!
Now I get a new phone (same phone # and service provider) and couldn’t log on to my previous account. When typed in ID/Name (which I used my phone #) and password (which I believe was correct), I was asked to identify (from some photos/pictures) 2 people whom I wechatted with, from a screen that showed only about 1 dozen images, and that I could try 2 times per day. I think this might take years!!! I did not proceed with it. Here are some questions: 1. Can I set up a new account from a new device but has the same previous phone #? 2. Can I install WeChat on Windows 8.1? (Is BlueStacks Android Emulator reliable? or necessary?) From moondog’s first post:
Originally Posted by moondog
(Post 20113647)
I particularly like the feature that allows you to switch between your phone and your computer using the QR code (first time I've ever seen a good use for QR codes), though I must admit that offering a PC based client would address the same problem.
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Finally managed to logon to wechat again!
Still would like to know how to run wechat on a pc. |
Originally Posted by allset2travel
(Post 25158853)
Finally managed to logon to wechat again!
Still would like to know how to run wechat on a pc. |
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See OP for our new wx group.
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