Alipay is a secure and convenient way to complete your payment. After selecting Alipay as your payment method on Flywire, please review the requirements and follow the steps below to successfully transfer your funds.
Important requirements for Alipay payments from China
- Eligible user: Both students and payers with a valid Mainland Chinese ID are eligible to make a payment through Alipay on Flywire. Payers or students from regions such as Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, or other countries who wish to pay in Chinese Yuan (CNY) may select to pay by other available payment methods such as UnionPay, Visa, or Mastercard.
- Transaction limits: Available for requests of $350 USD (or equivalent) and above, up to a maximum of 300,000 CNY per transaction. (Limits may vary based on your personal Alipay account settings and linked bank card).
- Required documentation: In accordance with local authority regulations, you must upload an official payment document (Admission Letter, Tuition Invoice, or Payment Notice) as proof of the purpose of payment.
Steps to complete your Alipay payment from China
Step 1: Fill in your details
Accurately fill in all the required information. During this step, you will be specifically required to provide:
- Student Chinese Identity Number: Please enter the student's valid Mainland Chinese ID number.
- Payer Relationship: Select the relationship (Self, Parents, Grandparents, Spouse, or Siblings).
Note: Alipay only supports the relationships listed. If yours is not listed, please return to the previous page and select another method, such as UnionPay, Visa, or Mastercard.
Step 2: Upload your document
Please upload your official document. You must complete this step first; the payment button will only unlock and become clickable after your document is successfully uploaded.
Step 3: Pay using the QR Code
Click on “PAY WITH ALIPAY IN CHINESE YUAN (CNY)” and you will be redirected to a unique QR Code. Open the Alipay App on your mobile device and scan the QR code to complete your payment.
Note: Once scanned, the QR Code becomes linked to that account and cannot be reused. To change the payer, please cancel the current request and create a new one.
Step 4: Document verification
After your payment is completed, the documents you uploaded will enter the review process, which is typically completed within 4-6 hours (except weekends and public holidays). You will be notified of the review result via email. Once approved, the payment status will be updated accordingly, and the receiving institution will also be notified.
Note: If verification is unsuccessful, your payment progress will be paused. Please follow the instructions in the email notification from Flywire to update your information as soon as possible.
Step 5: Payment delivery and receipt
Once your document is successfully verified, your payment status will update, and the funds will be delivered to your institution within 2-3 business days. An official payment receipt will be available for download once the transfer is complete.