WeChat International
A Whole New Way to Connect
A Whole New Way to Connect
Updated: 2025-05-28
Free text, voice and video messages with friends across the globe
High-quality video calls with up to 9 participants simultaneously
Share photos, videos and thoughts with your friends on your timeline
Secure mobile payments in multiple currencies worldwide
End-to-end encryption for private conversations and data security
Find new friends nearby and through various social features
"WeChat makes staying in touch with my international friends so easy. The translation feature is incredibly helpful for multilingual conversations."
"The video call quality is excellent even with poor network conditions. I use it daily to talk to my family abroad."
"WeChat Pay has simplified my transactions when traveling in Asia. The currency conversion is transparent and rates are competitive."
Download and install WeChat, then open the app and tap "Sign Up". Follow the instructions to verify your phone number.
Go to "Contacts" > "Add Contacts". You can search by WeChat ID, phone number, or scan QR codes.
Go to "Me" > "Services" > "Wallet" and follow the instructions to link your payment method.
Open a chat with the contact, then tap the video call icon in the top right corner.
Go to "Me" > "Settings" > "General" > "Language" to select your preferred language.
Yes, WeChat is completely free to download and use for messaging and calls. Mobile data charges may apply.
WeChat Pay is available in multiple countries including China, Singapore, Malaysia, South Africa and more.
WeChat employs multiple security measures including end-to-end encryption for private chats and payment protection.
Currently, a valid mobile number is required to register for WeChat account verification purposes.
You can recover your account within 60 days of deletion by logging in with your original credentials.