At the recent WSAA industry trade show, HantePay officially unveiled its all-new payment product, KeyPOS—a mobile point-of-sale device that integrates US credit cards alongside major China–US payment channels including WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay. About the size and weight of a smartphone, KeyPOS brings unprecedented convenience to mobile payments. Purpose-built for small and medium-sized businesses, this terminal supports EMV cards as well as scan-to-pay and contactless tap-to-pay—the very methods that surged in popularity during the pandemic. KeyPOS can run as a standalone payment device or connect to other POS systems and printers, giving merchants even more flexibility. With support for Wi-Fi, mobile hotspots, and 4G SIM cards, KeyPOS frees payments from any fixed location. Tableside at a restaurant, on the floor at a trade show, at a food truck, or on a home delivery run—anywhere there's a cell signal, customers can pay with ease. HantePay is a US fintech company with Chinese-American roots, dedicated to delivering scan-based payment solutions. Founder and CEO James Xia believes: "Mobile payments are undoubtedly the future, and scanning is the best solution. One quick scan solves the merchant's problem and gives customers back their time." The first batch of KeyPOS devices is now on the market at a promotional price of $99, drawing strong interest from small businesses and payment-industry vendors alike. Click here to learn more about the product.
Scan-to-order and pay has become a leading restaurant marketing trend in recent years. Instead of waiting for a server, customers simply scan a QR code to browse the menu, place their order, and pay—all on their own. Restaurants cut labor costs and dramatically boost efficiency. Take Korder, a WeChat ordering system built specifically for US restaurants. Customers open WeChat, scan a QR code, and instantly access the menu to order and pay. Accepted payment methods include major US credit cards, WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay—and no matter which one customers choose, merchants get paid directly in USD. From the merchant dashboard, restaurants can edit menus, link tables to QR codes, manage orders, print receipts, and even build their own loyalty program. Dine-in or takeout—Korder handles it all with ease. Visit https://www.hante.com/ to see more merchant case studies. Call 833-833-8033 or message us on WeChat at Hante100. Contactless ordering, closer connections.
Anyone running a US daigou business eventually faces the same question: how do you turn the RMB you collect into USD? A safe, convenient solution is to enable WeChat cross-border payments. With cross-border WeChat Pay, Chinese customers pay in RMB while US merchants receive USD directly. WeChat Pay handles the currency exchange through partner banks in the US and deposits USD straight into your US business bank account—no tedious conversion paperwork, and your funds stay secure. Getting set up is simple: just contact HantePay, WeChat's official partner in the US, submit a few documents, and you're ready to go. Have an online store? Download and install the WeChat Pay plugin to collect USD directly through your site. To learn more, add us on WeChat: Hante100.
When choosing the right POS system for your business, keep these factors in mind: 1. Ease of use. Pick a POS that's simple and user-friendly—one your staff can operate without specialized technical training. 2. Hardware. The size and type of your business determine what you need. A small retailer might only need a tablet, card reader, and cash drawer. A larger operation may require card readers, receipt printers, barcode scanners, and more. 3. Software. Every POS system starts with its software, so compare the features and costs of each option to make sure they fit your business. 4. Integration. Does it support major payment channels including WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay, and US credit cards? Does it work with the tools, apps, and software you already use? Choose a POS that integrates seamlessly with third-party providers. 5. Automation. Does the system automate processes and reduce manual data entry? A good POS solution should, for example, use logistics and supply chain data to keep inventory and order information up to date. 6. PCI compliance. Payment security is essential—especially for small businesses, which account for nearly 43% of cyberattack victims. Any POS system you consider should meet the data security standards set by the Payment Card Industry (PCI). You can further protect customer payment data with measures like end-to-end encryption and data tokenization. 7. Support. Strong after-sales service matters—prioritize companies that offer 24/7 support.
US businesses can accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay too. Just open a merchant account through a cross-border payment provider, and you can collect USD directly via WeChat Pay, Alipay, and UnionPay cards. To set up WeChat Pay, a US business needs: A US Business License or Corporation Document; a Federal Tax ID; the owner's or operator's personal ID or driver's license; and the company's US bank account information.
A reader asked the following operations-related questions: "What's the process, required documents, and cost to set up a verified WeChat Official Account for a US company—and can it be found from within China?" As part of a company's expansion, its overseas branch needed to open a WeChat Official Account and asked the following: 1. Can a US company only open a Service Account? If so, what are the costs? US businesses can only open a Service Account. WeChat's annual verification fee for a Service Account is $99. 2. We have an EIN but no business registration number—what documents does a US company need? Every US business has an EIN, which is the tax ID from Form SS-4. As for the business registration number, you can find the Articles filing number on your state government's official website. 3. Please share the setup process. WeChat's official site lists the application steps; for hands-on help, add HantePay support on WeChat at hante168 for agent service. 4. Can users in China find this Official Account, and can they subscribe, follow, and receive push messages? Yes—customers in China and WeChat users worldwide can all find the account. Beyond subscribing, they'll also receive push notifications normally.
First, the answer is yes! Many Chinese-owned businesses in the US still serve a predominantly Chinese customer base. As of 2021, mainland Chinese new immigrants, students, tourists, and cross-border e-commerce shoppers still relied mainly on WeChat and Douyin as their social platforms—so meeting customers where they already are is a smart move for any merchant. To apply for an official WeChat Official Account, a US business needs to provide: 1. Business registration documents; 2. Three months of records showing the owner's contact phone number is active; 3. The owner's ID. After submitting these documents, you pay a $99 verification fee to complete certification. A third-party verification agency in China will then contact the US business to confirm the authenticity and compliance of the submitted materials. Once verified, the business owns the account. HantePay can help throughout this process by: 1. Providing paid assistance with the US side of WeChat Official Account verification; 2. Helping you open a WeChat mini-program for free once your Official Account is verified—no second verification required; 3. Helping merchants set up the WeChat Pay that comes bundled with the mini-program, free of charge.