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위챗 페이가 외국 카드를 계속 거부하는 이유는 무엇인가요?
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⚠️ SYMPTOM
위챗 페이에 Visa 또는 Mastercard를 연결했지만 결제 시 "카드가 지원되지 않습니다"라는 메시지가 표시됩니다.
🔍 MOST LIKELY CAUSE
위챗 페이의 외국 카드 지원은 카드가 제휴 은행에서 발급된 카드여야 하며, 사용자가 "외국 카드" 인증 절차를 완료해야 합니다. 일반적인 중국 계좌 인증 절차와는 다릅니다.
✓ HOW TO FIX
위챗 → Me(나) → Services(서비스) → Wallet(지갑) → Bank Cards(은행 카드) → "+" 추가 → "외국 카드 추가" 선택. 여권과 전화번호 인증을 완료한 후 다시 시도해 보세요. 지원 브랜드: Visa, Mastercard, JCB, Discover, Diners.
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