Feng Huang Wang Cai Jing·2025-08-21 13:04Core Viewpoint - The discussion around the risks of "no-password payment and automatic deduction" has gained significant attention on social media, highlighting the potential financial losses users face due to unauthorized transactions after enabling these features [1][2][11]. Group 1: User Experience and Risks - Many users, particularly children and the elderly, unknowingly activate no-password payment features, leading to unexpected charges on e-commerce and membership platforms [7][11]. - Complaints related to no-password payments have reached 64,000 on the Black Cat Complaint platform, with users expressing frustration over the difficulty in canceling these features once activated [7][11]. - The Chinese online payment user base has reached 1 billion, with a stable penetration rate of no-password payments, indicating a vast number of potential victims if risks are not addressed [11]. Group 2: Activation and Deactivation Challenges - The process to activate no-password payments is often simplified to a single click, while deactivating it typically requires multiple steps, making it cumbersome for users [13][15]. - Different platforms have varying interfaces and terminologies for disabling no-password payments, adding to user confusion and difficulty in cancellation [15][17]. Group 3: Business Incentives - Platforms promote no-password payments as they can increase consumer spending, with average transaction values rising by 18%, while return rates have increased by 40% [18]. - Some leading platforms reportedly generate over 10 billion yuan annually from default no-password payment settings [19]. Group 4: Regulatory Environment and Accountability - Existing regulations require businesses to clearly inform consumers about automatic renewals and payments, yet many platforms fail to comply [20][21]. - Users face significant challenges in holding platforms accountable for unauthorized transactions, as companies often cite user consent as a defense [21].