WeChat is a popular Chinese communication and payment app used by millions worldwide. This guide will walk you through installing WeChat, registering an account, completing verification, setting up payment features, and using the wallet.
Installing WeChat
Before registering, you need to install the app. WeChat is available in the App Store and Google Play without requiring region changes.
How to download WeChat:
1. Open your app store
2. Search for "WeChat"
3. Download the app by developer Tencent Technology
Important:
Previously, registration required verification from another WeChat user via QR code. Currently, you can register without this step.
Installing WeChat
Before registering, you need to install the app. WeChat is available in the App Store and Google Play without requiring region changes.
How to download WeChat:
1. Open your app store
2. Search for "WeChat"
3. Download the app by developer Tencent Technology
Important:
Previously, registration required verification from another WeChat user via QR code. Currently, you can register without this step.
WeChat Registration
1. Open the app and select "Register via phone number"
2. Fill in all required fields:
3. Check the box agreeing to Terms of Service and click "Accept & Continue"
4. Complete security verification by selecting requested images
5. Enter the SMS verification code
6. The system may offer additional WeChat services - you can skip this step
Congratulations! Your account is now registered.
1. Open the app and select "Register via phone number"
2. Fill in all required fields:
- Name
- Phone number (country code +7 for Russia)
- Create and record your password
3. Check the box agreeing to Terms of Service and click "Accept & Continue"
4. Complete security verification by selecting requested images
5. Enter the SMS verification code
6. The system may offer additional WeChat services - you can skip this step
Congratulations! Your account is now registered.
WeChat Account Verification
To fully use WeChat (including payments), you must complete verification using your passport.
Verification steps:
1. Go to "Me" → "Services" → "Wallet"
2. Tap "Balance", then "Verify Now"
3. Select "Passport" under "ID Type"
4. Enter:
5. Skip adding a bank card (can be done later)
6. Enter phone number (change country code to +7 if needed), receive and enter verification code
To fully use WeChat (including payments), you must complete verification using your passport.
Verification steps:
1. Go to "Me" → "Services" → "Wallet"
2. Tap "Balance", then "Verify Now"
3. Select "Passport" under "ID Type"
4. Enter:
- Passport number
- Country
- Issue date
- Expiry date
5. Skip adding a bank card (can be done later)
6. Enter phone number (change country code to +7 if needed), receive and enter verification code
Setting Payment Password
For payments, you need to create a 6-digit payment password.
How to set payment password:
1. In "Wallet", select "Payment Settings"
2. Create and memorize a new 6-digit password
3. Confirm password
For payments, you need to create a 6-digit payment password.
How to set payment password:
1. In "Wallet", select "Payment Settings"
2. Create and memorize a new 6-digit password
3. Confirm password
Completing Verification
1. Uploading passport photo:
2. Facial verification:
Processing time:
Verification typically takes up to 24 hours, but usually completes within 15 minutes.
- Tap "Upload photo of passport info page"
- Take photo or upload from gallery
- Tap "Next"
2. Facial verification:
- Tap "Verify", accept terms
- Follow on-screen instructions (blink when prompted)
Processing time:
Verification typically takes up to 24 hours, but usually completes within 15 minutes.
Using WeChat
Balance and PaymentsAfter verification, WeChat payment features become available.
Receiving money:
1. Go to "Profile" → "Services" → "Money"
2. Tap "Receive Money"
3. Generate QR code to receive funds
4. You can also receive via phone number (enable in "Payment Settings" → "Mobile Number Transfer Settings")
Sending money:
1. Go to "Money" → "Transfer to bank card/mobile no."
2. Enter recipient's phone number
3. Confirm payment via QR code or phone number
Balance and PaymentsAfter verification, WeChat payment features become available.
Receiving money:
1. Go to "Profile" → "Services" → "Money"
2. Tap "Receive Money"
3. Generate QR code to receive funds
4. You can also receive via phone number (enable in "Payment Settings" → "Mobile Number Transfer Settings")
Sending money:
1. Go to "Money" → "Transfer to bank card/mobile no."
2. Enter recipient's phone number
3. Confirm payment via QR code or phone number
Changing/Recovering Payment Password
If you need to change or recover your payment password:
1. Go to "Profile" → "Services" → "Wallet"
2. Open "Payment Settings"
3. Select "Change Payment Password" or "Forgot Payment Password"
4. Recovery options:
If you need to change or recover your payment password:
1. Go to "Profile" → "Services" → "Wallet"
2. Open "Payment Settings"
3. Select "Change Payment Password" or "Forgot Payment Password"
4. Recovery options:
- Facial verification
- Personal information confirmation
- Phone number verification
You now know how to register for WeChat, complete verification, set up payments, and use the app securely. Following this guide will help you avoid common mistakes and access all WeChat features.