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FastSpring has added auto recurring support for Alipay for buyers in China. Alipay connects more than one billion users to consumer services and is available at checkout on desktop and mobile, for transactions in USD or CNY.
Now Software and AI companies, game studios, and other digital goods businesses can sell automatically recurring subscriptions to buyers in China without becoming an Alipay merchant.
Why Alipay Matters
- Recurring revenue from China: Alipay supports auto-renewing payments as well as one-time purchases, so your subscription plans earn renewals from buyers in China just as they do in other markets.
- No Alipay merchant account needed: As a merchant of record, FastSpring manages the relationship with Alipay. You don’t need to apply for an Alipay merchant account or contract with a processor in China.
- A new audience for your catalog: Alipay puts your products in front of buyers in China who would rather pay with a digital wallet than a card.
- A shorter path from cart to paid: Buyers don’t enter credit card numbers or billing details. They approve payment in an app they already trust, which removes friction at the point where checkouts tend to stall.
- Instant fulfillment: Payments confirm within seconds, so you can fulfill orders right away with no pending period to manage.
Current FastSpring sellers can start using Alipay today, with no developer work needed. Want to expand your global footprint with FastSpring? Explore all of our payment methods or schedule a demo with one of our global payment specialists.
Erica Barnett is a Technical Product Marketing Manager at FastSpring. She specializes in making complex technical ideas more accessible, drawing on a career spanning software, mobile apps, and gaming. A master of logistics, she brings the same energy to planning extravagant events for her friends and family.
