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Starting in 2023, WeChat gradually tightened payment rules for virtual goods within Mini Programs, requiring developers to integrate WeChat's official virtual payment component, with the platform taking a commission of 20% to 30% on virtual goods transactions.
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60%
Confidence
Medium-term (~90 days)
Relevance
7/2/2026
First Seen
Valid until: 9/30/2026(expired)
Sources
Indie Developer Shows the Bill: Spent $325 Building a Mini Program, Earned Zero Revenue
bilibiliWinters的日常6/16/2026
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