Posts tagged Alipay
How is Alipay fueling the Asian Games?

From 22 September until 8 October, millions of merchants across the country joined forces with Alipay to hold the "Golden Autumn Consumption Festival". In this article, we will introduce the two measures of Alipay that fuel the Asian Games and the strategies for global merchants during this opportunity.

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Alipay’s 2023 new international version!

Alipay, the popular Chinese payment platform, has just introduced its new Alipay International Version at the 2023 Partner Conference, held on August 17th. Silkpay is excited to delve into the possibilities of this transformative move to empower European businesses to drive their expansion and prosperity.

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How can businesses ensure the best experience for live streams shopping?

What is live streaming? Why is live streaming popular in China? How can European merchants win the favour of Chinese customers from live streaming? In this article, we'll introduce live streaming in China, explore why it is popular, and the strategies that can help merchants provide the best payment experience for viewers.

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Understand how payment plugins work

Do you know that the payment process is a critical element that directly impacts customer satisfaction and overall business success? In this article, we will explore how payment plugins work, how to choose the right one for your online store, and how to install the Prestashop and WooCommerce payment plugins.


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9 Tips to better serve Chinese customers in your restaurant

With more Chinese customers dining out globally, it becomes essential for restaurants to cater to their specific payment preferences. In this article, we will explore the importance of creating the best experience for Chinese customers, and nine key strategies for serving Chinese customers in the food and drink industry.


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How to create the best experience for Chinese customers in hospitality?

In today's global hospitality industry, customizing the payment journey for Chinese customers greatly influence their satisfaction. In this article, we will explore why you need to create a personalized payment experience for our Chinese customers? How to create the best payment experience for Chinese customers?

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How to boost in-store traffic with payments?

When it comes to increasing customer flow in your store, the checkout experience plays a critical role. In this blog post, we will explore how implementing seamless payment solutions can help increase customer flow, boost sales, and drive customer satisfaction.


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Top 10 favorite cosmetic brands of Chinese consumers

With a rising interest in skincare and beauty products, Chinese consumers have specific preferences when it comes to cosmetic brands.In this blog post, we will explore how to sell your products to Chinese consumers as well as the top 10 cosmetic brands preferred by Chinese tourists.

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WeChat Pay’s palm payment is transforming payment experience in China

WeChat Pay has introduced a revolutionary service known as "palm payment." In this article, we will delve into its the transformative potential. How is palm payment revolutionizing the payment experience in China? What are the benefits for businesses and individuals? What are the implications for European merchants?


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Understand all the payment error messages of Alipay and WeChat Pay

Error messages in payment apps at the checkout can be frustrating both for merchants and their customers.In this article, we will break down almost all error messages a merchant or a client can encounter while making a payment online or in-store and how to deal with them.

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Silkpay's Revolutionary POS Terminal: The Future of Payment Solutions

In this article, we will discuss the benefits of Silkpay's POS terminals for accepting Chinese payment methods and why it is the best solution for European merchants.

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Boost your store’s conversion rate with multiple payment solutions

In this article, we will talk about the advantages of integrating multiple payment methods online and in physical stores. Which payment methods to integrate? How can Alipay, WeChat Pay and UnionPay help speed up your sales? How to choose the right payment solution for your business? And how do you get started?

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Chinese consumers outbound travel rebound, what will change for brands?

Chinese tourists will come back soon to Europe. How do merchants in Europe prepare to attract more Chinese tourists to increase sales? What are new trends among the awaited Chinese tourists? Which payment methods do Chinese tourists use abroad? How to integrate them? And how can merchants benefit more from Alipay?


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Alipay or WeChat Pay: which one to choose for your business? 

Users have shown different preferences on when to use Alipay and WeChat Pay. Your business should do the same depending on different criteria. In this article, we will detail the differences between Alipay and WeChat Pay in many different categories and help you know which one is more adapted to your business.

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3 ways to make more sales with Alipay

Alternative payments like Alipay has strated to set the payment trends around the world not only in Asia. What is Alipay? Where is Alipay used? How does Alipay payment work? Why does every European business store need Alipay? How to profit from Alipay payment? How to profit from Alipay marketing? How to accept Alipay in your store?

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Everything you need to know about contactless payments

What are contactless payments? How to accept them in your store? How can you succeed in the payment digital transformation? What are the trends to follow in order not to fall behind? And what are the mistakes to avoid? If you’re curious about going contactless but don’t know where to begin, we’ve put together this guide to help you get started.

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WeChat Pay and Alipay to support China’s Digital Yuan

China’s digital Yuan has attracted so much attention over the last year and even now. it has become so popular that even Alipay and WeChat Pay have decided to include it as a payment option in their platform. How does the digital Yuan work in Alipay and WeChat Pay? Is it a competitive race or an alliance that has been formed between the Chinese e-yuan and the 2 most popular e-wallets in China?

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June 18 shopping festival: How to reach 1 billion Chinese e-consumers?

Knowing China’s biggest shopping festivals is a must if you deal with Chinese clientele, reaching out to the Chinese clientele now is the perfect timing to convert them into buyers and enlarge your Chinese consumers’ portfolio. What is the “618” shopping festival? What do you need to know about it? Why is it important for your brand? And how to sell to Chinese clients on this big shopping day?

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Will Chinese tourists be back to Europe soon?

As the summer season approaches, the relief of travel restrictions gives hope to merchants who have closed their doors for so long. Many are waiting for the return of the world's highest spenders. When will Chinese tourists return to Europe? And how should merchants welcome the 60 million consumers who are willing to travel outside of China once the restrictions are lifted?

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