Payment Methods
Paying for services in China can be challenging due to various restrictions and complexities in the financial system. To ensure a smooth and reliable payment process, we recommend two trusted methods: bank transfer and Alipay and an additional three solutions for optimal flexibility. These options are designed to offer you the best combination of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and ease of use.
🏦 Option 1: Bank transfer in EUR / USD
Easiest solution with traditional bank transfer from your bank with payment in € or $ directly, please note 1.50% extra fee applicable to cover the bank charges and FX variations from our side.
If chose bank transfer, we will convert the amounts from CNY to € or $ and add 1.50% on top as service fee to cover the bank fees and FX variations.
We are using DBS Bank FX rates to convert the amount, more information here: https://www.dbs.com.sg/personal/rates-online/foreign-currency-foreign-exchange.page
📱 Option 2: Alipay (and WeChat Pay)
Pay the landlord and our agency directly in CNY with no extra costs using this solution.
Create an Alipay account by downloading the Alipay application on your phone and add your bank card details.
Pay directly by scanning our QR code on Alipay:
💴 Option 3: Cash
This solution only works if you are already in China and is not applicable to booking in advance.
Pay the landlord and our agency using cash (CNY is preferred).
💳 Option 4: Visa & Mastercard using POS terminal
This solution only works if you are already in China and is not applicable to booking in advance.
Payment at our office in Shanghai using Visa or Master Card to pay in CNY.
Limits may apply based on your credit / debit card type.
Please note 5% surcharge fee is payment by Visa or Master Card.
💱 Option 5: Money Exchange
As all payments should be made in CNY to the landlord and our agency, you can exchange your € for CNY asking some friends, currency exchange community, etc. and ask them to send to CNY to the landlord / our agency directly.
Please note that Here Real-Estate Agency is not liable if you experienced any issues using this solution (scams, high FX rates, etc.), please only do money exchange with trusted individuals.
If you have questions, feel free to contact us by email at hello@here-group.com or on WeChat by adding us at: here-Mathias
