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SMS code not arriving

Fix sign-up verification. Follow these steps in the official app using our annotated screenshots or illustrated checklists.

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What to do, step by step

  1. Check your phone number

    Confirm the country code and number you entered in the official Alipay app.

  2. Check mobile connectivity

    Make sure you can receive SMS and that your mobile provider has not blocked verification or international messages.

  3. Try Alipay’s official Help

    If the code still does not arrive, use the sign-up help options inside Alipay or contact its official customer support.

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Before you begin

Apps, menus, payment eligibility, route availability and local transit rules can change. These are educational examples, not real-time transaction or timetable information. Confirm the latest instructions within the official app.

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