AlphaPay
Accept global payments on one platform
About AlphaPay
AlphaPay is a Vancouver-based cross-border payment platform that lets North American merchants accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, and credit/debit cards through a single unified system. As an official strategic partner of WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay, it combines mobile wallets, card processing, and QR-based payments with in-store, online, and app integrations.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Official strategic partner of WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay
- Single activation unlocks all major Chinese mobile wallets plus card payments
- No setup fee and no long-term contracts
- Wide e-commerce plugin support (Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart)
- T+2 settlement paid in local currency
- Trusted by large brands like T&T Supermarket, Herschel, Roots, and China Eastern Airlines
Cons
- Pricing is not published publicly and requires contacting sales
- Primarily focused on the North American market and Chinese cross-border shoppers
- Specialized for Chinese wallet acceptance rather than a general-purpose global gateway
- Less relevant for businesses without Chinese or cross-border customer demand
Key Features
Multi-Channel Payment Acceptance
Connect to WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, and credit/debit cards with a single merchant activation.
QR Code & Payment Links
Generate remote payment QR codes and shareable links to collect payments without a physical terminal.
Online Payment Plugins
Drop-in plugins for Shopify, WordPress, WooCommerce, Magento, OpenCart, and other e-commerce platforms.
Mobile SDK & In-App Payments
iOS and Android SDKs to accept native WeChat Pay, Alipay+, and UnionPay payments inside your own apps.
Merchant App
The AlphaPay app lets merchants manage payments, refunds, teams, and multi-location operations from a phone.
Settlement & Refund Management
Process refunds and manage settlements with a T+2 settlement cycle paid in your local currency.
Real-Time Currency Exchange
Offers live exchange rates so cross-border RMB shoppers transact seamlessly with local merchants.
Invoice Payments
Send invoices that customers can pay directly through supported wallets and cards.
Pricing
- No setup fee
- Save up to 40% vs typical card processing rates
- T+2 settlement in local currency
- No long-term contracts
- WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay & card acceptance
- Online, in-store, and in-app payment options
Best For
Retail & Dining
Brick-and-mortar stores and restaurants accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay from Chinese shoppers in-store.
E-commerce Stores
Online merchants add Chinese wallet checkout to Shopify, WooCommerce, or Magento via official plugins.
Travel & Hospitality
Hotels, airlines, and tour operators collect cross-border payments from international travelers.
Multi-Location Businesses
Chains manage payments, teams, and refunds across many locations from the AlphaPay merchant app.
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