I tried to set up an Alipay account but it needs verification. How can I do it without China bank?

You can verify using the Alipay English app:

1. Go to "Identity Information" in the Alipay English app.
2. A prompt to "Verify now" will appear. Press this menu item.
3. Tap "Region" in the top right corner and choose your nation or area from the list.
4. Scan your passport using the phone's camera. Alipay will automatically fill in information like your date of birth, passport number, full name as it appears on your passport, and passport expiration date.

You can finish identity verification with this method even if you don't have a bank account in China. It is made to support users who want to use Alipay for services and transactions but are from different countries. After your account has been verified, you ought to be able to access additional features and functionalities.

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