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Do I need a China phone number for Alipay?

No for basic tourist use. Official city guidance says overseas visitors can link foreign cards to Alipay without first obtaining a Chinese phone number. A mainland number can still help in some edge cases, but it is no longer the basic prerequisite many travelers assume it is.

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