> 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-domestic.md).

# Alipay (domestic)

Established in 2004, Alipay (domestic) is China's leader in third-party online payments and has an estimated 300 million users. It works much like PayPal, where the consumer chooses to make a payment and is directed to the external Alipay (domestic) site, where they enter (or choose existing) payment information.

{% hint style="info" %}
Alipay (domestic) does not support recurring payments.
{% endhint %}

Contact your Customer Success Manager and sign an Alipay (domestic) addendum if you want to use Alipay (domestic).

## How to configure

How you configure Alipay (domestic) 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 (domestic)](/digital-river-api/payments/payment-integrations-1/digitalriver.js/payment-methods/alipay.md) | [Payment methods in Dashboard](/digital-river-api/administration/dashboard/settings/payment-methods.md) |

## How it works

Alipay (domestic) 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/