Content of this pageWhat is WeChat Pay?
WeChatPay is a Payment service used by many Chinese users provided by Tencent, the company that operates WeChat.
The following methods of payment are available for end users:
《WeChat App》
How to pay by opening the WeChat app on your smartphone
*When making purchases using a smartphone with the WeChat app installed, payment will be made through the WeChat app. The WeChat Pay provided by our company is for Japanese corporations, so payments will be made in Japanese yen. Please note that there are some differences in specifications between this and the WeChat Pay provided by Tencent in China.
For more information about WeChat Pay, please also see the following website. The URL may be subject to change.
WeChat Pay
https://pay.weixin.qq.com/index.php/public/wechatpay
Service Diagram
Main Features
- This payment method is recommended for the cross-border EC intended for China.
- You can easily shop by simply authenticating your WeChat account.
- The usage fees are exchanged for Japanese JPY before being paid to Merchants, removing the necessity for the burdensome foreign currency conversion.
Usage Information For End Users
Please refer to the service website for details on the purchasing procedure.
For end-user usage information, please refer to the FAQ (Payment /System Specifications > WeChat Pay) or the page of each Financial institution.
Service Specifications
Basic Specifications
The available billing systems and billing system-specific basic specifications are as follows. Each period of time for processing refunds and others performed by the payment administration tool is based on the tool.
Billing Methods
| One-time charge | ○ |
|---|---|
| Recurring charge (simple) | × |
| Recurring charge (based on term or usage rate) | × |
Basic Specifications
| Billing method | Field | Specifications | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-time charge | Close authorization settlement | Automated sales | ○ |
| Specified sales | × | ||
| Period for settlement | Settlement is not necessary because the auto close authorization settlement is performed. | ||
| Period for cancellation | There is no cancellation function because it is auto close authorization settlement. | ||
| Period for refund | Until the 365th day including the date of purchase request process. | ||
Supported devices
The available devices are as follows.
| Device | Availability | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| PC | ○ | – |
| Smartphone | ○ | – |
| Mobile | × | – |
List of Provided Functions
The following functions are provided. As for the web administration tool, only the main functions are listed. For details, see the Web Administration Tool Manual.
| Billing system/Close authorization settlement | Provided functions | Link Type | API Type | Payment management tool |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One-time billing/Auto close authorization settlement | Purchase | ○ | – | – |
| Refund | ○ | ○※1 |
Payment Status Transition
Each of the features that we offer will Transition the status of Payment as follows: For instructions on how to implement each feature, please refer to the Link Type IF specification and the SBPS Admin portal / Payment management tool Function Manual.
<<One-time billing/Auto close authorization settlement >>
| Provided functions | Link Type Process name/Function ID | API Type Process name/Function ID | Payment management tool Screen name/Button name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purchase | Purchase Request A01-1 | – | – |
| Refund | – | Refund request ST02-00306-515 | Billing Information Screen "Refund" button |
Cautions
Supported Languages
Wechatpay allows users to switch languages on the user interface.
Payment deadline
When using Wechatpay, there is a time limit of 10 minutes starting from the Transition point on the Wechatpay screen. If the Payment is not completed, the Payment is closed with a timeout.
Payment Refunds
- Refund destination
The money is refunded through the payment method selected by the end user upon the payment. - Exchange rate for refunds
The paid amount is refunded regardless of the change of the exchange rate.
Investigation of unauthorized use
Tencent may investigate unauthorized use due to requests from end users such as Item inadequacies or inadmissibility of use, or suspicion of unauthorized use by a third party.
If we are contacted by Tencent, we will notify merchant of the situation as appropriate.
KYC Investigation
In accordance with Tencent's KYC rules, we will carry out Authorization in the process of merchant.
Depending on the results, we may require you to provide additional information to Tencent or WeChat Pay may be temporarily unavailable.
If we are contacted by Tencent, we will notify merchant of the situation as appropriate.
Foreign exchange risk
The received money (JPY) of the properly completed payments is paid on the basis of the specified amount (JPY) at the time of the purchase request regardless of the foreign exchange fluctuation. Merchants do not need to calculate foreign exchange gains and losses.
About test accounts
Since the WeChat Pay test account can be used in Production environment, please be aware of the following when using it.
- Please make sure your test transaction amount is less than 0.1 dollars (approximately 10 yen).
- After the test, please make sure to complete the Refund procedure on the same day.
Specifications
WeChat Pay provides the services provided by Tencent by integrating them into our Online Payment ASP Service. Please note that if Tencent changes its specifications or economic conditions, the specifications of the Service provided by the Company may also change accordingly.
Prohibited Materials
Tencent has determined the products that are prohibited from being handled by WeChat Pay, and these may be reviewed and updated irregularly. As a result, products that were previously handled may be designated as prohibited. Please note.
Service Suspension Due to Maintenance, etc.
Maintenance of the Online Payment ASP Service is performed on an irregular basis. Any service suspension due to maintenance will be notified in advance. As a rule, such a notification is made 1 week before the suspension. However, this may not be the case in the event of emergency maintenance.
In addition, in the event of a service outage due to system maintenance or malfunction of Tencent or a Tencent partner other than our system, we will promptly notify merchant as soon as we know the situation and investigate the cause. We will notify merchant as soon as we can find the cause, but please note that it may take some time to find the cause if it is not caused by us.
About expression of company name upon application
If you are applying via WEB Direct, please enter the official name of your company/corporation as shown on your company/corporation register in the "Company Name" field.
Supplementary Information
No supplementary information available.
