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Attract more Chinese customers with a WeChat Mini Program

Increase sales and improve service with WooshPay WeChat Mini Program.

Student using a WeChat accommodation mini program

What are WeChat Mini Programs?

Mini Programs are “mini-applications” built within the WeChat platform. WeChat allows 3rd party companies to develop Mini Programs providing advanced features to users that can run within the APP.

73.7%

WeChat remains as the most popular mobile social media platform with 73.7% of users in a survey conducted in October 2019.

1.17 billion

The number of Monthly Active Users (MAU) on the APP keep growing. In Q1 2020, there are 1.17 billion Monthly Active Users (MAU).

Mini programs unlock numerous business advantages in China

Increased visibility and reach

A WeChat mini program will help your businesse tap into the extremely large Chinese market, most of which use WeChat, with over one billion active monthly users.

Improved user engagement

The design of mini programs makes them familiar for Chinese users, and by design should be easy to navigate and use. This leads to increased usage, user engagement and repeat usage.

Cost-effective

Mini programs are relatively inexpensive to develop and maintain compared to mobile apps, making them an attractive option for businesses of all sizes.

WeChat payment

Mini programs can easily be integrated with WeChat’s built-in payment wallet and features, making it easy for your business to sell products and services directly within the app.

Easy to share

WeChat mini programs are easy to share among friends through direct message, groups, or offline to online with QR codes. This helps increase your business’s visibility in the market.

Using WeChat Mini Program to Expand Your Business Reach in China

This means that as a business, you can promote your services to Chinese consumers without the need to have a separate website for China, develop a specific app for the Chinese market, or establish a physical presence in China.

With a WeChat Mini Program, you can maintain a consistent look and feel with your current website and branding. Additionally, the WooshPay Dashboard provides you with a user-friendly interface to create, manage, and update your Mini Program without the assistance of a developer.

Demo: Student Accommodation Mini Program

You can click and browse the demo below to experience the process for Chinese students.

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Elevating Chinese Student Experience and Streamlining Accommodation Management

Flow showing how students, WooshPay and accommodation providers manage bookings and payments

Integrate with your booking system to Streamline Apartment Management

If your booking system has a ready-made API or is willing to open the system to WooshPay, we can help realize the seamless integration of the mini program and the existing system to improve your operation and management efficiency.

Real-time Synchronization

The booking system will provide continuous updates to the Mini Program regarding apartment availability, room types, vacancy status, and specific pricing, ensuring Chinese students have access to the latest information.

Real-time Synchronization

The booking system will provide continuous updates to the Mini Program regarding apartment availability, room types, vacancy status, and specific pricing, ensuring Chinese students have access to the latest information.

Data Protection Compliance

The Mini Program will adhere to data protection regulations, storing student data in compliance with GDPR and EU data protection standards.

Global Acceleration

The service can be deployed in the UK, ensuring efficient data interaction with your booking system. Additionally, global acceleration features will guarantee a smooth experience for Chinese users accessing the Mini Program.

Built-in Payments

WeChat Pay and local bank transfer in the Mini Program. Students can use WeChat Pay to pay the deposit easily. For larger accommodation fees that may, students can opt for bank transfer. This method offers lower transaction fees and ensures compliance with regulatory limits.

Payment Status Synchronization

WooshPay provides a payment APIs that allows you to connect to the existing system and synchronize students’ payment status.

Embracing the new payment experience