The licence regards electronic payments in the country and the move is expected to strengthen ties between Europe and China.
Alipay already has a licence in the UK and has been adopted by numerous retailers. The service offers users access to a digital wallet via a smartphone app, and QR code payments are used to pay for items in-store.
Other services range from bank account management, bus and train tickets purchases, credit card bill payments, and insurance selection.
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