{"id":5680,"date":"2026-10-23T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/?p=5680"},"modified":"2026-10-20T05:21:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-20T05:21:45","slug":"alipay-for-tourists-esim-no-phone-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/alipay-for-tourists-esim-no-phone-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Alipay for Tourists: How to Register When Your eSIM Has No Phone Number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-short-answer\">The short answer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You do not need a Chinese phone number for Alipay. You also don\u2019t need your travel eSIM to have one. Alipay accepts foreign numbers at sign-up. The catch is that the number must receive a text message while you\u2019re abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So keep your home SIM switched on for SMS. Use your data-only eSIM for internet. With data roaming off on the home line, receiving texts is usually free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s the whole trick. The rest of this guide covers the situations where it goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n    <nav id=\"dynamic-toc\" class=\"dynamic-toc\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\">\n        <strong>Table of Contents<\/strong>\n        <ol id=\"toc-list\"><\/ol>\n    <\/nav>\n    \n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-we-wrote-this\">Why we wrote this<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This week a traveller emailed BazTel support from China. Her eSIM was working perfectly. Then Alipay asked for a phone number, and her eSIM didn\u2019t have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>She\u2019s not alone. Most data-only eSIMs, ours included, don\u2019t come with a number. Issuing a mobile number requires identity checks (KYC), which is why data-only plans are quick to buy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice to her was simple. Switch the home SIM back on, register, receive the code, then switch back to the eSIM for data. It worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most Alipay guides say \u201cregister with your home number\u201d and move on. They skip the part where your phone is set up for travel. That gap is what this article fills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-two-code-problem-nobody-explains\">The two-code problem nobody explains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what catches people out. Setting up Alipay usually sends you <strong>two<\/strong> separate verification codes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Alipay\u2019s code.<\/strong> This confirms your phone number when you create the account.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Your bank\u2019s code.<\/strong> This approves the card when you link it. It\u2019s often called 3D Secure or an OTP.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Both codes go to your home number. Neither goes to your eSIM. Your eSIM provides internet only, so it can\u2019t receive either one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is also why buying a Chinese SIM doesn\u2019t solve the problem. Your bank will still text your home number, <a href=\"https:\/\/hiddenchinatravel.com\/alipay-wechat-pay-verification-failed\">as one China travel site points out<\/a>. You need your home line reachable either way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-which-situation-are-you-in\">Which situation are you in?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Your situation<\/td><td>Best path<\/td><td>Difficulty<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Still at home, trip coming up<\/td><td>Register and link your card now<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In China, home SIM is in your phone<\/td><td>Turn on the home line for SMS only<\/td><td>Easy<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>In China, home SIM left at home or roaming blocked<\/td><td>Try Wi-Fi SMS, or contact your carrier<\/td><td>Harder<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Find your row, then jump to that section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-path-1-set-it-up-before-you-fly-best-option\">Path 1: Set it up before you fly (best option)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Doing this at home avoids every roaming question. It takes about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Download <strong>Alipay<\/strong> from the App Store or Google Play. Choose the standard blue app, not Alipay HK.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap <strong>Sign Up<\/strong>, pick your country code and enter your home number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select <strong>International User<\/strong> when asked. This unlocks foreign card payments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enter the SMS code, then set a login password and a separate 6-digit payment password.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete passport verification. Photograph the page with your photo, not the visa page.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add your Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover or Diners Club card. Approve your bank\u2019s code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make one small test payment if you can, or at least check the card shows as linked.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019re verified, you can log in on any network. Your eSIM\u2019s data is enough from then on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-path-2-you-re-already-in-china-with-your-home-sim-in-the-phone\">Path 2: You\u2019re already in China with your home SIM in the phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Most phones bought in the last few years support dual SIM. That means your home line and your eSIM can run side by side. If you\u2019re unsure how yours is set up, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/dual-esim-vs-esim-physical-sim\/\">dual eSIM vs eSIM plus physical SIM<\/a> explains the options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On iPhone:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Mobile (or Cellular)<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap your home line and switch it <strong>on<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn <strong>Data Roaming off<\/strong> for the home line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set <strong>Mobile Data<\/strong> to your BazTel eSIM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off <strong>Allow Mobile Data Switching<\/strong>. Otherwise iOS may borrow data from your home line.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>On Android (Samsung, Pixel and similar):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to <strong>Settings > Connections > SIM manager<\/strong> (names vary by brand).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable your home SIM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set mobile data to your eSIM.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off data roaming on the home SIM.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Now request the Alipay code. It should arrive on your home line within a minute or two. Do the same when your bank sends its card approval code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can leave the home line on for the rest of the trip. That way bank alerts and other two-factor codes keep arriving. Just keep its data roaming off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What does this cost?<\/strong> Receiving an SMS while roaming is free on most plans. Australian travellers commonly report this, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au\/community\/goto\/post?id=2526563\">including on Telstra and Optus<\/a>. Check your own carrier, because some charge a daily roaming fee once the line touches a foreign network. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/can-i-keep-my-australian-number-while-travelling\/\">keeping your Australian number while travelling<\/a> covers each carrier\u2019s rules.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-path-3-your-home-sim-isn-t-reachable\">Path 3: Your home SIM isn\u2019t reachable<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the hard one. Maybe you left the physical SIM at home. Maybe your carrier blocks roaming entirely. Here are your options, in order.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Try Wi-Fi Calling and SMS.<\/strong> Some carriers let your home number receive texts over the internet. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.telstra.com.au\/support\/mobiles-devices\/telstra-wifi-calling\">Telstra supports Wi-Fi Calling and SMS overseas<\/a> on compatible phones. Your eSIM\u2019s data can carry it. Support varies widely by carrier, so check before relying on it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call or chat with your carrier.<\/strong> Ask them to enable roaming, even just for incoming SMS. Many will do it in minutes through their app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Use a different card for the bank code.<\/strong> If Alipay is registered but your bank\u2019s code is the blocker, try a card whose app approves payments by push notification instead of SMS. Many banking apps now work this way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t borrow a friend\u2019s number.<\/strong> Your Alipay account stays tied to that number. You\u2019ll need it again for logins on a new phone or for security checks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pay in cash meanwhile.<\/strong> Yuan is still legal tender, and most shops will take it. Keep some small notes as a backup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-we-don-t-recommend-a-local-chinese-sim-for-this\">Why we don\u2019t recommend a local Chinese SIM for this<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems like the obvious fix. Here\u2019s why we steer customers away from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>First, a Chinese SIM\u2019s mobile data sits behind the Great Firewall. Google, WhatsApp and many Western apps won\u2019t load without a VPN. Our <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/esim-plans\/esim-china-mainland\">China mainland eSIM<\/a> is designed so travellers can reach those apps normally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Second, a short-term Chinese number becomes a liability later. Chinese carriers recycle lapsed numbers. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tropicalhainan.com\/your-old-chinese-phone-number-the-risk-to-your-wechat-and-bank-account\/\">Xinhua-reported case from January 2026<\/a> involved a new owner of a recycled number accessing the previous owner\u2019s WeChat account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your home number is one you\u2019ll keep for years. That makes it the safer anchor for a payment app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-fee-maths-every-traveller-should-know\">The fee maths every traveller should know<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>My background is in finance, so this part matters to me. Alipay\u2019s fee on foreign cards has a cliff edge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chinaservicesinfo.com\/s\/202502\/25\/WS67bd6c5a498eec7e1f730389\/using-foreign-bank-cards-for-mobile-payments-in-china.html\">China\u2019s official services portal<\/a>, payments up to \u00a5200 carry no service fee. Above \u00a5200, a 3% fee applies to the transaction. Several guides confirm it applies to the whole amount, not just the excess.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Payment<\/td><td>Alipay service fee<\/td><td>Total charged<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>\u00a5180<\/td><td>\u00a50<\/td><td>\u00a5180<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a5200<\/td><td>\u00a50<\/td><td>\u00a5200<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a5201<\/td><td>\u00a56.03<\/td><td>\u00a5207.03<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u00a51,000<\/td><td>\u00a530<\/td><td>\u00a51,030<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>So a \u00a5201 dinner costs you \u00a56 more than a \u00a5200 one. Your bank may add its own foreign transaction fee on top, usually 1% to 3%. A travel card with no FX fee is worth linking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The official limits for foreign cards are US$5,000 per transaction and US$50,000 per year. Most tourists never come close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quick-troubleshooting\">Quick troubleshooting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>What you see<\/td><td>Likely cause<\/td><td>Fix<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>SMS code never arrives<\/td><td>Home line off, or roaming blocked<\/td><td>Enable the home line; check carrier roaming<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\u201cIncorrect number format\u201d<\/td><td>Wrong country code or leading zero<\/td><td>Use +61 412\u2026, not 0412\u2026<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Card won\u2019t link<\/td><td>Bank didn\u2019t approve the code<\/td><td>Check your banking app; call your bank<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Passport check fails<\/td><td>Glare, wrong page, or VPN switched on<\/td><td>Retake the photo; turn off any VPN app<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Too many attempts<\/td><td>Temporary lockout<\/td><td>Wait 24 hours, then try again<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>A VPN app can make Alipay\u2019s risk checks flag your account. If you use one, switch it off during setup. Our article on <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/vpn-blocking-esim-activation\/\">VPNs blocking eSIM activation<\/a> explains why VPNs cause these conflicts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-myth-vs-fact\">Myth vs fact<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> You need a Chinese phone number for Alipay. <strong>Fact:<\/strong> Foreign numbers have been accepted since 2023, when Alipay opened card linking to visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> A travel eSIM can receive your verification codes. <strong>Fact:<\/strong> Data-only eSIMs have no number. Codes go to your home line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> Alipay\u2019s Tour Card is the easy option. <strong>Fact:<\/strong> Tour Card sign-ups through the Alipay mini-program stopped in May 2026. Direct card linking is now the standard method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Myth:<\/strong> Turning on your home SIM abroad means a huge bill. <strong>Fact:<\/strong> With data roaming off, incoming texts are free on most plans.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-your-pre-trip-checklist\">Your pre-trip checklist<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alipay downloaded and registered with your home number<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Passport verification complete<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Card linked and bank code approved<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Home SIM in your phone, data roaming off<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Travel eSIM installed and set as your data line<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bank told about your travel dates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some yuan in small notes as a backup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For getting around once you land, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/how-to-use-didi-with-travel-esim\/\">using DiDi with a travel eSIM<\/a> pairs well with this one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-register-alipay-without-any-phone-number\">Can I register Alipay without any phone number? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No.\u00a0Alipay needs a number that can receive an SMS code at least once. It can be your home number from any country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-will-my-baztel-esim-work-with-alipay-after-setup\">Will my BazTel eSIM work with Alipay after setup? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes. Once registered, Alipay only needs an internet connection. Your eSIM\u2019s data handles payments, QR scans and transport codes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-does-turning-on-my-home-sim-in-china-cost-money\">Does turning on my home SIM in China cost money? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Receiving texts is free on most plans if data roaming stays off. Some carriers charge a daily fee once you connect abroad, so check first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-can-i-change-my-alipay-phone-number-later\">Can I change my Alipay phone number later? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Usually yes, but the change requires a code sent to your current number. That\u2019s another reason to register with a number you\u2019ll keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-if-i-m-going-to-hong-kong-instead\">What if I\u2019m going to Hong Kong instead?<strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mainland Alipay is different from Alipay HK. See our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/does-esim-work-in-hong-kong\/\">using an eSIM in Hong Kong<\/a> for local options.<\/p>\n\n\n    <div class=\"about-founder\">\n        <div class=\"founder-info\">\n            <div class=\"author-profile\">\n                <div class=\"author-img\">\n                                            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/Peter-Basil.jpg\" alt=\"Peter Basil\" class=\"founder-img\" width=\"224\" height=\"224\" loading=\"lazy\">\n                                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"author-social d-md-flex justify-content-between align-items-center\">\n                    <ul>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/peter.basil.165\" aria-label=\"Facebook profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-facebook\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/baz084\" aria-label=\"Instagram profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-instagram\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                        <li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peter-basil\/\" aria-label=\"LinkedIn profile\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><i class=\"fa-brands fa-linkedin\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n                    <\/ul>\n                <\/div> \n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"founder-details\">\n                <h4>About the author<\/h4>\n                <h3 class=\"author-name\">Peter Basil<\/h3>\n                                    <h4>Founder, CIPM, MBA<\/h4>\n                                <div class=\"founder-about-content\">\n                    <p>I&#039;m Peter, the founder of BazTel. I built this company at the intersection of two things I know well: finance and travel. Before starting BazTel, I worked in investment analytics at State Street, one of the world&#039;s largest custodian banks, and later at TCorp, the New South Wales Government&#039;s investment fund.<\/p>\n                    <p class=\"author-disclosure\"><em>Disclosure: the author owns BazTel. BazTel plans mentioned in this article are our own products.<\/em><\/p>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"author-profile_btn\">  \n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/baztel.co\/blog\/authors\/peter\/\" class=\"view-btn\">View More <i class=\"fa-solid fa-arrow-right-long\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n                <\/div>                \n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    \n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The short answer You do not need a Chinese phone number for Alipay. You also don\u2019t need your travel eSIM to have one. 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