Online payment platforms are very convenient and widely used for online shopping, utilities and for payment at groceries, and at shopping centers. Both WeChat and Alipay are popular and widely used all over China and both have English interfaces to allow users to top up their water, gas, electricity and mobile phones. The first step is to open a domestic bank account and request the bank to enalbe online banking.

To make payments for utilities from these payment platforms you have to  link your account with the utilities to enable this method.