How to cancel Meituan’s password-free payment
In recent years, with the popularity of mobile payment, the password-free payment function has been favored by many users because of its convenience. However, some users wish to cancel this feature due to security concerns or personalized needs. This article will introduce in detail how to cancel Meituan’s password-free payment, and attach relevant data and analysis.
1. What is Meituan’s password-free payment?

Password-free payment is a feature launched by Meituan to improve user experience, allowing users to complete transactions without entering a password when making small payments. This function is enabled by default and is suitable for takeout, taxi hailing, group buying and other scenarios.
| Applicable scenarios | Amount limit | Activation method |
|---|---|---|
| Takeaway order | ≤200 yuan | Automatic activation |
| Taxi fare | ≤500 yuan | Manual confirmation |
| Group buying coupon | Unlimited | Authorization required |
2. Reasons for canceling password-free payment
According to recent user survey data, the main reasons for canceling password-free payment are as follows:
| Reason | Proportion | Typical comments |
|---|---|---|
| Safety concerns | 58% | "Worried about being stolen and swiped after losing my phone" |
| Misoperation by children | 22% | "The child accidentally placed an overpriced order" |
| Personal habits and preferences | 15% | "Prefer payment per confirmation" |
| other reasons | 5% | Including special circumstances such as account sharing |
3. Detailed cancellation steps
The following is the specific operation process for canceling Meituan’s password-free payment:
1. Open the Meituan APP and click on the lower right corner"mine"Enter personal center
2. Select the upper right corner"Settings"Icon (gear shape)
3. Enter"Payment Settings"menu
4. find"Password-free payment"option and click
5. Close"Small amount free of charge"switch
6. Follow the prompts to complete identity verification (you may need to enter a payment password)
4. Precautions
1. Different versions of Meituan APP may have slightly different interfaces, but the core paths are the same.
2. The first payment after cancellation will require identity re-verification.
3. Some special businesses (such as Meituan Bicycle) need to be set up separately
4. If you want to completely turn off all automatic deductions, you also need to check"Automatic renewal"Project
5. Alternative security solutions
If you want to retain convenience but worry about safety, you can consider the following options:
| Plan | Operation mode | Security level |
|---|---|---|
| Limit settings | Reduce password-free limit to 50 yuan | ★★★ |
| Fingerprint verification | Enable biometric payment | ★★★★ |
| SMS reminder | Set up per-transaction notifications | ★★ |
6. User FAQs
Q: Will normal payment be affected after cancellation?
A: No, each transaction requires manual confirmation, which makes the process safer but a little more cumbersome.
Q: Can corporate accounts cancel password-free payment?
A: Enterprise accounts need to be processed by contacting Meituan Business Customer Service, and the personal operation interface cannot be modified.
Q: Will the cancellation take effect immediately?
A: Yes, but the generated pending payment orders may still need to be verified. It is recommended to clear the pending payment list.
Through the above steps, users can easily manage their payment security settings. It is recommended to check the payment authorization status regularly to ensure the security of account funds. Meituan is also continuing to optimize its payment security system, and the latest version has added"Closed during night-time password-free hours"Smart functions such as these can be turned on as needed in the settings.
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