WECHAT — WeChat Pay Bank Charge Explained

WECHAT on your bank statement may relate to WeChat Pay, which is listed in the Finance category. WeChat Pay is a Chinese mobile-payment service built into the WeChat app, widely used in China. A charge usually relates to a purchase from a Chinese merchant or while travelling, so verify any unexpected entry.

What Is the WECHAT Charge?

WECHAT may relate to WeChat Pay, which is listed in the Finance category.

WeChat Pay is a Chinese mobile-payment service built into the WeChat app, widely used in China. A charge usually relates to a purchase from a Chinese merchant or while travelling, so verify any unexpected entry. It typically appears as WECHAT or WECHAT PAY on your statement.

WECHAT is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How Do I Cancel a WECHAT Charge?

  1. Identify the charge: Confirm the charge is from WeChat Pay by checking your email for a receipt or logging into your account on their website.
  2. Cancel a recurring payment: If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your WeChat Pay account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date.
  3. Contact the merchant: If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact WeChat Pay directly using the details on this page.
  4. Contact your bank: If the merchant does not resolve the issue, contact your bank or card issuer using the number on the back of your card. They can explain what options may be available and what information they need.

What Other Names Does WeChat Pay Use on Bank Statements?

WeChat Pay may also appear on your statement as:

Frequently Asked Questions About WECHAT

What is WECHAT on my bank statement?

WECHAT is a bank statement transaction code that may relate to WeChat Pay, which is listed in the Finance category. WeChat Pay is a Chinese mobile-payment service built into the WeChat app, widely used in China. A charge usually relates to a purchase from a Chinese merchant or while travelling, so verify any unexpected entry. It typically appears as WECHAT or WECHAT PAY on your statement. This descriptor appears because banks display a shortened payment code instead of the full company name.

Why is WECHAT on my bank statement?

WECHAT is how this charge may appear on your bank or card statement.

How do I cancel WECHAT?

If this is a recurring payment you no longer want, log in to your WeChat Pay account and cancel it in your account settings before the next billing date. If you recognise the merchant but have a question about the charge, contact WeChat Pay directly using the details on this page. If you do not recognise this entry, contact your bank or card issuer and ask them to confirm the transaction and merchant details. Only you and your bank can confirm whether a payment was authorised.

Related charges

For more information about WeChat Pay and all its known transaction codes, visit the WeChat Pay merchant page.