Just had dinner with friends in Shanghai and everyone wanted to pay their own way. How could we split using AliPay?

Using AliPay to pay for a meal with friends in Shanghai provides a few simple ways to do so:

• Using AliPay, you can start direct transfers to every friend. Just launch the app, select "Pay to Friends" under "Transfer," enter the contact information for each friend, or scan their QR code. Indicate each person's share of the debt and sign off on the transfer with a note that says "Dinner Split."

• Utilizing QR codes for payment requests is an additional choice. Once AliPay has opened, tap "Pay", choose "Scan QR Code", and ask each friend to create their own QR code under "Receive" in the app. Enter the amount owed, scan each QR code, and complete the payment by adding a note for clarification.

• Group AA (Split) Payments, which are accepted in some businesses, are also supported by AliPay. On the restaurant's payment screen, look for the "Group Split" or "AA Payment" options. With the help of this feature, anyone can link their AliPay accounts and have the bill automatically divided according to predetermined parameters like equal shares or custom amounts.

• Some users advise Alipay’s "go dutch" button for more convenient options, particularly in larger group settings.

We believe these techniques make it easier to divide up the bill among friends equally after dinner.

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