Alipay announced on July 2 via its WeChat public account that the AI version of Alipay, "Abao" (Ant Abao), is now open for public beta testing without the need for an invitation code. iOS and Android users can directly search for "Abao" or "Ant Abao" in the app store or within the Alipay app to access the experience. The public beta version of Alipay stated that it has distilled 72 high-frequency items from massive services as a beginner's guide; all steps involving fund changes and payments require user confirmation.
Public Beta Access Method: iOS and Android Dual Platform Search Paths and No Invitation Code Mechanism
iOS and Android users can access the Abao public beta through the following two paths: directly search for "Abao" or "Ant Abao" in the Apple App Store or Google Play app store; or search for the same keywords within the existing Alipay app. The public beta removes the invitation code barrier, allowing all users who have installed the Alipay app to directly enter the experience without any additional application process.
Three Upgrades in the Public Beta: Vertical Domain Model, Full-Scene Coverage, and User Companionship System
According to the official introduction from Alipay, the Abao public beta includes three core upgrades:
Vertical Domain Model Optimization: Optimized for life service scenarios, improving the accuracy of understanding vague colloquialisms and scattered questions.
Full-Scene Service Coverage Expansion: Covers daily essential scenarios such as home, travel, consumption, and errands, with 72 high-frequency items distilled as a beginner's guide.
User Companionship System: Adds a long-term interaction feedback mechanism, supporting continuous personalized interaction records.
Interface Design and Fund Security Mechanism: Dialog Box Main Body and Four Resident Shortcut Buttons
The Abao public beta adopts a dialog box-centric interface, with four resident shortcut buttons at the bottom: Scan, Receive/Pay, Travel, and Wealth Management. Other functional entrances are collapsed, keeping the overall interface clean. Take checking the housing provident fund as an example: the user only needs to say "I want to check my provident fund," and Abao will automatically match the corresponding mini-program and specific service entrance, presenting the operation interface directly to the user, who then clicks to log in and complete the final step.
Alipay stated that all steps involving fund changes and payments are left to the user's own confirmation; Abao is only responsible for functional connection and operation guidance, and does not replace the user's authorization of fund operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to download or access the Abao public beta?
According to Alipay's official announcement on July 2, 2026, iOS and Android users can directly search for "Abao" or "Ant Abao" in the app store or Alipay app. The public beta has removed the invitation code barrier, and all users can experience it directly.
What new features does the Abao public beta have compared to the invitation test version?
According to Alipay's official introduction, the main upgrades in the public beta include: the vertical domain model optimized for life service scenarios, full-scene coverage expansion for home, travel, consumption, and errands (including a beginner's guide of 72 high-frequency items), and a user companionship system supporting long-term interaction feedback; Abao was first released and opened for invitation testing on June 16, 2026.
How does Abao handle operations involving funds, and is user fund safe?
Alipay stated that all steps involving fund changes and payments are left to the user's own confirmation; Abao's role is to understand user needs and connect to the corresponding service entrance, and it will not execute fund operations without user authorization.
