Chin-Wen Cheng and Alipay+ visit Galeries Lafayette in Paris for a new cross-border payment experience

Paris, May 22 – May 23, 2025 – Chinese tennis star and Alipay+ brand ambassador Zheng Qinwen visited Galeries Lafayette Haussmann in Paris to take part in a special event blending sports and fashion. The event highlighted the innovative applications of Alipay+, Ali Ant International’s cross-border payment and digital service platform, highlighting its seamless payment experience for global consumers.

As Europe’s leading department store in terms of revenue, Galeries Lafayette Paris receives more than 37 million visitors a year and has over 5,000 partners. This event further demonstrates the strong commitment of Galeries Lafayette Paris to enhancing the shopping experience for international visitors and reinforcing its position as the top department store in Paris. Mr. Cheng demonstrated how easy it is to pay with Alipay+ – international users can simply scan a QR code and pay as if they were shopping in their home country. The demonstration attracted a lot of attention from tourists and fans, showing how mobile cross-border payments are reshaping the shopping experience for international visitors in Paris.

Galeries Lafayette Paris has long been committed to optimizing the international visitor experience through digital payment innovations, and is particularly popular with Chinese tourists. The ongoing partnership with Alipay+ has created a faster, smoother and more convenient checkout process for consumers around the world.

Alipay+ Brand Ambassador, Chin-man Cheng, said, “I am honored to be a part of this special event at Galeries Lafayette in Paris, which brings together two of my passions – sports and fashion. I have experienced first-hand how Alipay+’s technological innovations can enhance the travel experience, helping international travelers to shop, dine and explore Parisian culture with ease and experience the city like a local.”

The event reaffirmed the leadership of Galeries Lafayette Paris in providing a seamless digital shopping experience to global travelers.

Currently, Alipay+ has partnered with 36 digital wallets and banking apps globally, reaching 1.6 billion user accounts, serving 66 markets and connecting over 90 million merchants.

About Galeries Lafayette Paris

An iconic venue for over 130 years, Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann combines creativity, modernity and quality. With more than 650 fashion, beauty and accessory brands, the department store is a showcase for dazzling French craftsmanship. Attracting millions of visitors from around the world each year, it offers a unique blend of shopping, cultural and emotional experiences with exclusive collections, immersive cultural events and personalized service.

About Alipay+

Ant International’s Alipay+ is a suite of cross-border mobile payment and digital solutions dedicated to connecting merchants and consumers around the world. Users can enjoy seamless payments and rich offers using their preferred payment method when traveling overseas, while small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can use Alipay+ digital tools to improve operational efficiency and achieve omni-channel growth.

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Galeries Lafayette Paris

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