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Wish your loved ones in mainland China a prosperous Year of the Rabbit by sending an Alipay Transfer from our Mobile App.1, 2

A man sends his mother funds using Alipay.

Discover the Advantages of Alipay Transfers1

  • Low, $15 per transfer fee
  • Fast and efficient, delivery from 1.5 hours up to 4 business days
  • No fees for the recipient of the Alipay Transfer
  • Competitive maximum transfer amount

Alipay Transfers


If you need to send money to friends or family in China, you can use your account to transfer money directly into their Alipay linked bank account. All you need is the recipient’s name and Alipay ID.

Sending funds using Alipay on a mobile device.
  1. Go to Transfer

    Tap opposite arrows forward and backward icon on the Dashboard.

  2. Select a "Send to" account

    Create a new recipient or select an existing Alipay account.

  3. Enter an amount

    We’ll display the applicable foreign currency exchange rate and delivery amount converted to CNY directly below the amount.

  4. Fill in recipient info

    Fill in Name, Alipay ID and Purpose of Transfer.

Receiving funds using Alipay on a mobile device.
  1. Find the remittance mini-program in Alipay

    Launch the mini-program “跨境汇款” by searching the keyword.

  2. Select receive funds

    Select “我要收款".

  3. Choose a bank account

    Select ”闪速收款” to choose a bank account to receive funds. Click here to get more detailed guidance if you need.

Source: Alipay mobile app and mini program

Disclaimer: The Alipay information provided above is for your convenience only, and is subject to change. East West Bank does not guarantee accuracy of the information. You should visit the Alipay app or contact Alipay directly to confirm their current process flow in the app.

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Disclosure

1 Alipay transfers are available for limited, personal use purposes only. Receiving account must be in mainland China. Available transfer limits and delivery times will vary, and may be affected by East West Bank’s and Alipay’s processing times and policies. For service and account eligibility requirements, refer to the “Transfer Services” section of the Bank’s Online Banking Agreement. Bank processing fees may apply.

2 East West Bank does not charge for Mobile Banking. However, your mobile service provider may charge for sending and receiving text messages on your phone. Check with your service provider for details on specific fees and data charges that may apply.