Meanwhile, almost everything on campus and around daily student life in China runs on WeChat Pay, from paying for meals in the canteen to taking the bus to buying essentials for the dorm. As a parent or guardian, you can now send money straight into your child’s Weixin Wallet through Transfez, without them needing a local bank account first.
Why This Matters for New Students in China
In the first weeks after arriving, students are usually too busy with enrollment, dorm check-in, and settling into a new environment to deal with bank paperwork. Daily expenses don’t wait though, meals, transport, and course materials all come up right away.
Sending money directly to Weixin means your child can start paying for things from day one, with nothing more than a verified WeChat account.
What It Covers in Everyday Campus Life
- Paying for meals at the canteen or nearby stalls by scanning a table QR code
- Public transport, including buses and the subway
- Dorm and daily essentials on e-commerce platforms that support WeChat Pay
- Mobile top ups and small recurring bills
How to Send Money to Your Child’s Weixin via Transfez
The process works like a regular transfer, with one extra step your child completes at the start.
1. Parent Sends the Transfer via Transfez
Have your child’s full name and the phone number linked to their Weixin account ready, then send the transfer through Transfez as usual.
2. Child Activates Receiving on Weixin (One Time Only)
Before the first transfer arrives, your child needs to open the official Mini Program “跨境汇款 微汇款” in Weixin to set up their recipient details. Once that’s done, every future transfer arrives automatically without repeating the setup.
The quick steps:
- Open Weixin, scan the QR code or search for the “跨境汇款 微汇款” Mini Program
- Select “我要收款” to set up receiving
- Agree to the terms and conditions
- Enter the WeChat Pay password and complete identity verification
- Choose a receiving method, Weixin Wallet balance or a Mainland China bank card if they already have one
- Setup is done, future transfers arrive instantly
Tip: have your child complete this setup before departure or on their first day in China, so any emergency or monthly transfer can be received without delay.
Questions Parents Often Ask
How long does it take for the money to arrive?
Once the recipient’s details are verified, funds usually arrive within about 30 minutes. Make sure your child has completed the Mini Program setup first.
Does my child need a Chinese bank card?
No. Funds can be received and kept as a balance in their Weixin Wallet and used directly for everyday spending. A Mainland China bank card is only needed if they want to withdraw that balance.
Can the balance expire?
No. The balance stays in the Weixin Wallet until it’s spent, with no expiry date.
Does my child’s phone number need to be a China number?
No. An Indonesian number works fine for receiving funds, as long as it’s linked to their Weixin account.
Send Tuition and Living Costs with More Peace of Mind
Transfez helps parents send tuition, allowance, or emergency funds straight into a child’s Weixin wallet in China, without the upfront hassle. You can track the whole process from the Transfez app.
Download the Transfez app, send money to student in China, and take the stress out of tuition day.