> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.digitalriver.com/digital-river-api/payments/supported-payment-methods/alipay+-cross-border.md).

# Alipay+ (cross-border)

Alipay+ (cross-border) is a digital wallet that redirects from the checkout page to a localized and familiar Alipay+ (cross-border) hosted page, similar to the PayPal experience. Alipay+ (cross-border) supports recurring payments. It's suitable for merchants who don't have a local entity but wish to provide a localized experience. Customers pay in CNY from the redirect page without encountering any currency conversion.

{% hint style="info" %}
Alipay+ (cross-border) supports recurring payments.
{% endhint %}

Contact your Customer Success Manager and sign an Alipay+ (cross-border) addendum if you want to use Alipay+ (cross-border).

## How to configure

How you configure Alipay+ (cross-border) depends on whether you're using [DigitalRiver.js with Elements](/digital-river-api/payments/payment-integrations-1/digitalriver.js.md) or [Drop-in payments](/digital-river-api/payments/payment-integrations-1/drop-in.md).

| DigitalRiver.js with Elements                                                                                                                                | Drop-in payments                                                                                        |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Configuring Alipay+ (cross-border)](/digital-river-api/payments/payment-integrations-1/digitalriver.js/payment-methods/configuring-alipay+-cross-border.md) | [Payment methods in Dashboard](/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/settings/payment-methods.md) |

## How it works

Alipay (cross-border) uses a [submit then redirect (STR) payment flow](/digital-river-api/integration-options/checkouts/building-you-workflows/handling-redirect-payment-methods.md).

## Supported markets

For information on supported markets and currencies for Drop-in and DigitalRiver.js, go to:

* **Payment Method Guide:** digitalriver.com/payment-method-guide
* **Country Guide:** digitalriver.com/country-guide/