How to change Alipay mobile number
As the leading mobile payment platform in China, Alipay’s mobile phone number is an important guarantee for account security. If you need to change the bound mobile phone number, you can follow the steps below. This article will provide you with a detailed guide based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Why should I change my Alipay mobile number?

The following are the reasons frequently cited by users in recent hot topics:
| Reason | Proportion |
|---|---|
| Old mobile phone number deactivated | 45% |
| Security risk prevention | 30% |
| Changes in job requirements | 15% |
| other reasons | 10% |
2. Specific steps to modify Alipay mobile phone number
1.Log in to Alipay account
Open the Alipay APP and make sure you are logged in to the account that needs to be modified.
2.Go to account settings
Click "My" → Settings icon in the upper right corner → "Account and Security" → "Mobile phone number".
3.Verify identity
The system will ask to verify the current mobile phone number, receive and enter the verification code.
4.Change to new mobile number
Enter your new mobile phone number and get and fill in the verification code.
5.Complete modification
After confirming that the information is correct, click "Confirm Modification" to complete the operation.
3. Answers to popular questions
Based on the questions that users are most concerned about in the past 10 days, they are summarized as follows:
| question | answer |
|---|---|
| What should I do if my original mobile phone number has been deactivated? | Identity can be verified through facial recognition or binding bank card |
| What functions will be affected after the modification? | Some quick payment services need to be re-verified |
| Can overseas mobile phone numbers be bound? | Currently only supports mobile phone numbers in mainland China |
| Modify frequency limit | Maximum of 3 modifications within 30 days |
4. Safety precautions
1.Be wary of phishing websites
Recently, criminals have pretended to be Alipay and sent fraudulent links to change mobile phone numbers. Please be sure to operate through the official APP.
2.Update security settings promptly
After modifying your mobile phone number, it is recommended to update your payment password and turn off security settings such as password-free payment.
3.Follow account changes
Pay close attention to changes in account funds within 7 days after modification, and contact customer service immediately if any abnormalities are found.
5. Extension of related hot topics
Recent popular discussions related to Alipay account security also include:
| topic | heat index |
|---|---|
| Is Alipay’s facial recognition payment safe? | ★★★★☆ |
| How to set up Alipay account protection | ★★★★★ |
| Comparison between digital RMB and Alipay | ★★★☆☆ |
6. Summary
Changing your Alipay mobile phone number is a common account management requirement. The operation process is simple but involves account security. It is recommended to operate in a stable network environment and ensure that the new mobile phone number can receive text messages normally. If you encounter any problems, you can call Alipay customer service hotline 95188 for consultation.
Alipay is also testing the "one-click binding change" function recently and is expected to provide a more convenient modification experience in the future. We will continue to pay attention to relevant updates and bring you the latest information.
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