Alipay’s digital payment channels heated up with a significant increase in China’s outbound and inbound travel spending over the 2025 Chinese New Year period, with the number of transactions made by Alipay users in overseas destinations from January 28 to 30 rising by 30% compared to the same period last year. Between January 28 and February 1, travellers across Chinese spent 150% more using Alipay compared to 2024.
The spike in overseas transactions was a result of a Chinese New Year campaign with global Alipay+ merchants to entice travellers during China’s longest national holiday as well as friendlier visa policies in major destinations that led to strong outbound travel flows.
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