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Pourquoi mon paiement Alipay a-t-il été refusé avec une carte étrangère ?
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⚠️ SYMPTOM
Votre carte Visa/Mastercard étrangère est liée à Alipay, mais les commerçants voient « transaction échouée » sans code d'erreur.
🔍 MOST LIKELY CAUSE
Le pays émetteur de la carte figure sur la liste de risques élevés d'Alipay, ou l'étape 3-D Secure de la carte a expiré via la passerelle de paiement chinoise.
✓ HOW TO FIX
Appelez votre banque pour autoriser les transactions « transfrontalières Chine », réessayez avec 3-D Secure sur une connexion stable, et maintenez le Tour Pass crédité de plus de ¥150 comme solution de secours.
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