Alipay+ & WeChat Pay in the UK

Accept China's most popular payment methods in the UK

Connect your store, webshop, app, or booking flow in the UK to Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and local Asian payment methods. Receive settlement in GBP and reach more customers online and in store.

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Customer journey

Make payments and marketing work together

When visibility and payment are connected, the path to purchase gets shorter: customers find the offer, recognise the flow, and can pay through the right channel when buying from a UK business.

Alipay+

Marketing and Payments, All in One Solution

  • No fixed fees, only a low transaction cost
  • Quick setup online or in-store
  • Settlement in GBP without handling currency exchange yourself
  • Alipay+ included for multiple Asian payment methods
  • Free visibility on China's top shopping platforms

Payments that feel familiar

Make buying easier for Chinese customers shopping with UK businesses

With Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and local payment methods, customers can use familiar flows while your business receives a consolidated payment setup with settlement in GBP.

QR and terminal flows for physical retail

Accept in-store payments through QR, POS, or terminal setups that fit your checkout and staff routines.

Checkout for web and app

Add Chinese payment methods to ecommerce, ticketing, booking flows, and apps without rebuilding the entire customer journey.

Payments and marketing work together

When campaigns and payment readiness are connected, customers have fewer steps between interest and purchase.

Payment guides

Choose the right payment route

Compare Alipay+, WeChat Pay, POS/API integration, and Asian local payment methods before choosing an implementation.

Alipay+ in the UK

Cimple helps companies in the UK with Alipay+ in the UK through strategy, localized Chinese content, setup, launch support, and follow-up.

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WeChat Pay in the UK

Cimple helps companies in the UK with WeChat Pay in the UK through strategy, localized Chinese content, setup, launch support, and follow-up.

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POS and API integration for merchants in the UK for companies in the UK

Cimple helps companies in the UK with POS and API integration for merchants in the UK for companies in the UK through strategy, localized Chinese content, setup, launch support, and follow-up.

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All payment methods through Alipay+

Explore the Asian local wallets available through Alipay+ for stores, ecommerce, and apps.

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Partner program

Onboard UK merchants and earn partner revenue

Offer Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and local Asian payment methods to merchants in the UK through Cimple. Activate customers in your own network without building payment infrastructure yourself.

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Onboard customers

Register new merchants with a clear flow for KYB, channel selection, and technical setup.

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Track activation

Cimple supports agreements, review, and integration so each customer can go live faster.

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Earn partner revenue

Build recurring revenue on payment volume while strengthening your offer for retail, tourism, and e-commerce.

Alipay+

One payment setup for merchants in the UK and Asian customers

Offer relevant Asian payment methods through one setup. Alipay+ makes it easier to accept payments and receive settlement in GBP.

Accept Alipay+, WeChat Pay, and a network of 30 local payment methods across Asia, including GCash, Kakao Pay, Touch 'n Go, TrueMoney, NAVER Pay, and GrabPay. Settlement is paid to your business in the UK in GBP.

Online

Choose an integration for your UK webshop, app, or API

Start with documentation, API access, or a ready plugin while keeping merchant onboarding and settlement aligned in the UK.

Next step

Accept payments anywhere

Choose the right entry point for store, ecommerce, WeChat Shop, or API. Customers get a familiar payment flow and your team gets a clear next step.

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POS Systems & Integration

Connect POS systems to Alipay+ and WeChat Pay through API flows, QR, scanner, web, or app setups that fit your existing merchant operation.

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WeChat Shop

Sell with your own WeChat Shop and adapt product content, payments, and campaigns for Chinese customers while operating from the UK.

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WeChat Official Account

Create a credible WeChat business presence, keep account ownership, and build customer relationships with Chinese-language content and campaigns.

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Alipay+ and WeChat Pay In-Store

Accept international payments in store with QR, POS, or terminal flows and receive settlement in GBP.

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Alipay+ and WeChat Pay Online

Prepare your webshop, app, or booking flow for Chinese payment methods with a plugin, API, or integration path that fits your stack.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Alipay+ and WeChat Pay?

Alipay+ is a network of local payment methods and wallets across Asia, while WeChat Pay is an important flow for Chinese consumers. Cimple lets merchants in the UK offer them through one consolidated solution.

How do they help me reach Chinese customers?

You can use push notifications, buy-now QR codes, digital coupons, Chinese store info, product images, searchable keywords, and reviews.

What are the benefits for the store?

Lower transaction fees, higher average spend, built-in marketing, and a quick payment experience.

Do we get paid in GBP?

Yes. Customers pay with their wallet and you receive settlement in GBP, without handling currency exchange yourself.

Does it work both online and in-store?

Yes. You can use Alipay+ and WeChat Pay in ecommerce, apps, booking flows, QR payments, or in-store depending on your setup.

Do we need to replace our POS or rebuild our webshop?

Often no. A plugin, API connection, integration, or QR setup is enough. We help you choose the simplest option for your store.

How long does onboarding take?

It depends on the channel and technical setup. A simple QR or plugin setup can be faster, while POS or API integrations need more testing.

Which businesses is this best for?

It is especially useful for retail, destinations, hotels, restaurants, attractions, and ecommerce teams in the UK that want to sell more to Chinese and Asian customers.

Can partners onboard their own customers?

Yes. Partners can offer the solution to their own merchants and build recurring partner revenue when customers are activated through Cimple.

Book an initial call

Find the right China setup for your business in the UK

Tell us briefly what you want to solve in the UK, and we will come back with relevant questions and a clear next step.