They might as well shut down operations, our local newbies can even put them to shame

Same here

Welcome to world of WeChat, the most poorly executed wallet here, I'm waiting for them to fail and close shop

Though some said Grab is lousy, I personally like both Grab and Fave. Each of them have their unique selling points, apart from Boost and BigPay.

The fact that they allow Amex, and some ongoing discount also their redemption (which is quite good actually) worth to be kept alongside the rest. Nowadays there will not be the perfect e-wallet, need to keep a few and use selected ones at the right time, right place.

Hopefully no screw up like what happened with Llao Llao, still haven't tried this since the disappointment with Llao Llao. But so far no negative feedback so I guess it's running well

Just back from China, tried registering new WeChat account using HK number, no luck, still cannot use China wallet. Was told that it's very simple, just get a China sim card and open a bank account to link it to WeChat, but many also told me now it's super difficult to open a China bank account.

Not willing to go through all the hassle so just use cash. Main issue with using cash:-
- of course super inconvenient
- safety issue (I normally will keep some in hotel, some bring along to diversify risk, but using e-wallet is still so much safer)
- once local see you pay with cash, they almost certain that you're foreigner, I prefer to be under radar, not easy for them to know we're not local actually.
- once they know you're foreigner, chances of changing fake money to you is higher. Last time during cash era, most local can differentiate fake notes so they might not take their chances, they likely to return fake to foreigners. Now they know you're foreigners, chances to return fake is much higher

Let me try again, I got someone sent me RMB but failed, can't remember if I did try to link my credit card. I'll try it again.
Thanks

Just tried, failed.
Firstly it asked me to enter credit card, I tried, charged RMB 0.35 to my card.
Then it asked to link a China bank card registered under my name. I simply try my Malaysia debit card, failed (because I didn't activate online transaction). Then I tried another credit card, charged RMB 0.35, but still failed. It says need to link a China bank card.

So sad now cannot

My WeChat/wallet is MY

Maybe I'll keep trying all my cards haha see if any luck or not

Haha all failed, I tried with 5 credit cards, 1 debit card, 1 BigPay.
Have been charged RMB 0.35 for all.

It works like this:-
1) When I tried to accept the ang pao, got message need to "add a Chinese bank card registered under your name"
2) Then proceed with the steps, card number/details, name, address, etc, receive message successfully added
3) Then when try to accept ang pao again, same question appear, asking me to add Chinese bank card.

I did try with Maybank Amex, failed too. But if they can do it, must be I missed out something here

Edit: I've read previous post, what they mentioned was able to link the card and have China wallet. I too can link my card, able to switch region and can see the RMB wallet. Only thing is, I'm unable to accept any Ang Pao as each time it will redirect me to link my Chinese bank card again

This post has been edited by msa9696: Nov 27 2018, 09:58 PM

Any idea is it true that it's extremely difficult to open a China bank account? If it's a very simple process (and easy to get approved), then I'll probably try to open an account

Oh thanks for sharing, guess I'll skip the trouble for now unless I can find some relatively lenient banks
Just wondering since we've ICBC bank in Malaysia, if there's anything they can help ie to open a China bank account in Malaysia.

This post has been edited by msa9696: Nov 29 2018, 03:00 PM

I still can't find a reason to use WeChat Pay if they don't have promo. Even those without credit card, still so many other options which can earn some points etc, WeChat Pay earns nothing

Hai like that really I surrender la, not saying I'm going China 6 times a year, probably most 1-2 times a year, just find more convenient to use WeChat.

Really stupid lor, really don't understand, they so scared of so many things, scared of US spy, scared of this, scared of that.
Last time go China, Visa so easy, mutiple entry for 2 years. Now max is 2 entries for 6 months. Some more need to fill up so many details, wasting of time. Applied US visa straight get 10 years despite having to go through the interview, but definitely worth it.

Sadly China seems doesn't need our money while every other country trying to cater to Chinese needs

Wow the posters so big sure long queue lor, I'm reconsidering already. Moreover, no Petron really near my house, not worth to drive all the way there, to find that they're not ready yet, system down, long queue, or quota finished.

Actually why so much concern of RM 40 or RM 20, whichever amount still can transfer back to bank FOC mah, unless the concern is no more promo? Any idea if promo has any cap?

I'm one who feel super inconvenient, uneasy (don't want ppl behind or counter to see my PIN) and also with so many e-wallets, the tendacy to mix up or forget PIN is very high for me, so I prefer to go without PIN

Sometimes I wished the cashier not so patient haha (not referring to your case though).

I was queuing for TGV. Super frustrated with 3 feller in front. They spent so long choosing the seats, then forget T&G pin la, not enough credit to pay la, phone no line bla bla bla, they took bloody 10-15 min to get that settled. And I was buying 5.45pm show, they completed their transaction at 6.10pm. Bloody annoying.

That's why I also rather concerned, when so many debating about the RM 40 or RM 20 balance. Just keep RM 40 if not sure, still can cash out later, unless your concern is to ensure promo still available (if no more you will not pump)

This post has been edited by msa9696: Dec 16 2018, 11:41 PM

Sorry I out of topic, I was using my Maybank promo RM 10, so need to queue.