How to Apply for the AI Version of Alipay Abao Beta: Invite Codes, Entry Points, and Notes

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 08:33:43 +0800

As of June 17, 2026, the AI version of Alipay is still in an invite-only testing phase, so not every user can open it directly. Public reports say Alipay has officially started invitation testing for the AI version. Qualified users can swipe right inside Alipay to enter the new interface and ask the AI assistant “Abao” to handle tasks through conversation. Common entries such as scan, payment collection, and transfer remain available. Any step involving fund movement or payment still requires user confirmation.

In short, if you want to try the AI version of Alipay now, the key is not downloading another app. It is getting beta access or an invite code.

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What Is the AI Version of Alipay?

The AI version of Alipay is not a separate new app. It is a new interface inside the Alipay app. Once qualified, users can switch between the classic version and the AI version.

The main change is “conversational task handling.” In the past, finding a function in Alipay usually meant knowing which entry, mini program, or service category it belonged to. The AI version hands that process to “Abao”: users enter a text or voice request, and Abao matches the corresponding service entry and opens the page that can handle it.

Based on current public information, Abao mainly covers these areas:

life services, such as food delivery, ride hailing, and service entry lookup;
asset pages and account information display;
common payment entries, such as scan, payment collection, and transfer;
some fund or account-related flows that require authorization before continuing.

One point matters: Abao does not spend money on the user’s behalf. For payment, transfer, wealth management, or any other fund movement, the final confirmation still has to be done by the user.

Is There a Public Free Invite Code?

At the moment, there is no stable public invite code that everyone can use for free.

The first official batch of invite codes was very limited. Public reports mentioned an initial batch of 100 codes. Beyond that, most beta codes circulating in the market come from invited early users who generated and shared them. They are limited in number and may expire quickly.

So if someone claims to have “permanent validity,” “large stock,” or “guaranteed beta access,” be careful. Do not casually pay for an invite code, and never provide your Alipay account, verification code, ID information, payment password, or other sensitive information to strangers.

How to Activate It If You Already Have an Invite Code

If you received an invite code from a friend, community, or trusted source, you can try this process:

Update the Alipay app.

First update Alipay to the latest version. Based on current public discussion, the beta mainly targets iOS and Android users. HarmonyOS availability should be checked against the actual Alipay page.
Search for the entry.

Open Alipay and type this in the top search box:
1

AI版支付宝
If your account, app version, and region meet the conditions, an activity page or related entry may appear.
Enter the invite code.

After entering the activity page, follow the page instructions to enter and confirm the invite code.
Wake up Abao.

After activation succeeds, an AI entry may appear on the Alipay home page. Public reports mention swiping right from the home page to enter the AI version. Some test interfaces may also show a circular AI button.

Different beta batches may adjust the entry point. If you cannot find the entry, it does not necessarily mean you did something wrong. Your account may not be open yet, the version may not match, or the invite code may have expired.

How to Generate an Invite Code After Becoming a Beta User

If you have successfully activated the AI version of Alipay, you may later receive your own invite code quota.

The common path is:

Enter the AI version
  -> tap “内测中” in the upper-left corner
  -> choose “邀请码”
  -> generate and copy your invite code

But not every user necessarily receives invite slots, and they may be released in batches. The actual page in your Alipay app is the final source of truth.

Where to Look for Test Slots

Test codes are currently scarce. The most realistic approach is to wait for the official rollout to expand, or look for shares from users who have already activated the beta.

Places worth watching:

Weibo: search topics such as #AI版支付宝 and #蚂蚁集团正秘密测试AI版支付宝;
tech media comment sections: for example IT Home, Beijing Business Today, and Everyone Is a Product Manager;
friends and small communities: prioritize people you know to avoid invite-code scams;
official Alipay activity pages: if more codes are released later, official entries are more reliable than secondhand transfers.

When looking for an invite code, accept free shares only. An invite code is not a product. Paying for one is unstable and easy to turn into a scam.

FAQ

What if searching “AI版支付宝” shows no entry?

First make sure the Alipay app is updated to the latest version. If there is still no entry, your account may not be in the current batch, your system version may not be supported yet, or the activity entry may be shown in stages.

What if I have an invite code but activation fails?

The code may have been used, expired, tied to another batch, or your app version and account may not meet the conditions. Check with the source of the invite first, and do not repeatedly give account information to strangers.

Can the HarmonyOS version try it?

Based on current user feedback, the beta is mainly on iOS and Android. HarmonyOS availability depends on the actual Alipay version and activity page. Do not install unofficial packages just to try the beta.

Can Abao automatically transfer money or buy wealth management products?

Public reports emphasize that steps involving fund movement and payment still require user confirmation. Even if Abao can find services and run through the flow, the final step should not be left for AI to decide automatically.

Safety Notes

The appeal of the AI version of Alipay is turning “finding an entry” into “stating a need,” but it is still a financial and payment app. When trying the beta, safety boundaries matter more than novelty.

Remember these points:

Do not buy invite codes.
Do not disclose verification codes, payment passwords, ID information, or other sensitive data.
Do not install unofficial Alipay packages.
Do not trust strangers who claim they can “activate it remotely.”
For payments, transfers, and wealth management, confirm the amount, recipient, and risk prompts one by one.

If you only want to try it out, waiting for Alipay to expand the official beta is safer. What is truly worth watching is not just the invite code, but how a super app like Alipay moves from a “feature menu” to “conversational task handling.”

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