Send Money to Alipay Italy with Western Union

Send money to China easily and securely using Western Union and Alipay. Make fast transfers directly to your loved ones’ Alipay mobile wallet1 through the Western Union website or our app.

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    How to Pay with Alipay in Italy

    What is Alipay and How Does It Work?

    Alipay is one of the world’s leading mobile payment platforms, created by the Alibaba Group. It allows users to make online payments, transfer money, and pay bills directly through the Alipay app by linking a bank account or a credit1/debit/prepaid card. Payments are completed in just seconds by scanning a QR code or entering the recipient’s details.

    Paying with Alipay in Italy

    In Italy, Alipay is increasingly used, especially among Chinese tourists. It can be used to pay in stores, restaurants, and physical services that accept the wallet, as well as for online purchases. Simply download the app, link your preferred payment method, and scan a QR code to complete the transaction.

    Sending Money to China with Western Union and Alipay

    With Western Union and Alipay, you can send funds directly to an Alipay account in China. Just log into the Western Union app or visit the website to start a transfer, select Alipay as the receiving method, enter the recipient’s ID, and complete the payment securely

    Receiving Funds in Alipay While in Italy

    If you live or travel in Italy, you can receive money to your Alipay wallet via international transfers from family or friends. You don’t need an Italian bank account—just an active account in the app. This makes Alipay a practical solution for managing money on the go, even for those temporarily abroad.

    Security, Exchange Rate, and Fees

    Alipay is a highly secure platform, with advanced authentication systems to protect transactions. Before sending money to China, you can check the EUR-CNY exchange rate2 and calculate any applicable transfer fees2 to get the best value.

    How to Send Money to Alipay with Western Union

    Western Union allows you to send money quickly and reliably to Alipay Italy, ensuring immediate access to the funds.

    Sign Up on Western Union

    To transfer money, you need to sign up on Western Union through the quick registration process and log in via the mobile app or website.

    Complete registration in minutes

    Select the Country and Delivery Method

    After logging in, choose China or Italy as the destination country, enter the amount to send, and select your preferred delivery method.

    Start a transfer to Alipay now

    Transparent Costs and Exchange Rates

    Western Union allows you to view the applicable fees2 and the EUR/CNY exchange rate2 in advance, so you can manage every transfer with full transparency.

    Check EUR/CNY fees and exchange rate

    Use Western Union to Send Money to Alipay

    Your loved ones can receive money on Alipay easily and securely using the Western Union mobile app.

    Start the transfer online and send funds directly to the Alipay wallet in just a few clicks.

    Save your recipients’ details to make future transactions even faster.

    Track the status of your transfer in real time and receive notifications when the funds are credited.

    Set personalized exchange rate alerts for EUR/CNY to send money at the most convenient time.

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Sending Money to Alipay

    How Does Alipay Work in Italy?

    In Italy, Alipay works as a digital wallet that allows fast and secure payments in physical and online stores, mainly used by Chinese tourists. Users pay via a QR code linked to their account. Learn more about Western Union’s mobile wallet1 services.

    How Do I Top Up Alipay?

    To top up Alipay, you need to link a bank account or a credit card to the Alipay app. Alternatively, you can receive funds from other Alipay users through internal transfers. Some services also allow account top-ups via bank transfer or authorized top-up points.

    How to Top Up Alipay with Western Union?

    You can top up Alipay with Western Union by sending money directly to the Alipay mobile wallet in China. Simply log in to the Western Union app or website, select China as the destination, enter the amount, and choose “Alipay Mobile Wallet” as the delivery method. After entering the recipient’s Alipay ID (registered phone number), you can complete the payment using a credit1 card, debit card, or bank transfer.

    Funds are usually credited within minutes3. To check the transaction value before sending, review the EUR/CNY exchange rate1.

    1 Additional third-party charges may apply.

    2 Western Union makes money from currency exchange. Fees and rates subject to change without notice.

    3 Transfer speed and fund availability may be affected by factors such as service choice, amount, destination, currency, regulations, ID requirements, and system availability of our banking partners. Not available for all transactions. See Terms for details.