Can WeChat transfer records be used as evidence?

Transfer records can be used as evidence.

The evidence clearly stipulated in Article 63 of the "Civil Procedure Law of the People's Republic of China" includes: statements of the parties, documentary evidence, physical evidence, audio-visual materials, electronic data, witness testimony, appraisal opinions, Inspection records.

The information on the WeChat platform exists in the form of electronic data, which obviously falls within the scope of evidence stipulated in the Civil Procedure Law. However, the identity must be clearly stated in the records, the purpose must be clear, and the records must be retained.

In addition, my country's current "Civil Procedure Law" clarifies that electronic data is a legal type of evidence. Electronic data refers to information collected through email, electronic data exchange, online chat records, blogs, Weibo, and mobile phone text messages. , electronic signatures, domain names and other information formed or stored in electronic media.

Extended information

On the evening of January 9, 2018, when Axiu transferred the payment via WeChat, she mistakenly transferred 4,530 yuan to Luo. Axiu immediately sent a WeChat to Luo. It was said that the transfer was wrong and he requested to return it, but Luo not only did not reply to WeChat, but also clicked to confirm the payment and turned off the phone.

On the night of the incident, Axiu went to the local public security bureau to request contact to coordinate the matter, but Luo still had no response. In order to safeguard her legitimate rights and interests, Axiu took Luo to the court and requested that the defendant Luo be ordered to return 4,530 yuan. Defendant Luo did not appear in court to answer the question.

The plaintiff claimed that he mistakenly transferred 4,530 yuan to the defendant via WeChat, and provided evidence such as a detailed list of debit card account details, WeChat transaction records, WeChat chat records, WeChat details, and alarm receipts to confirm the case. However, the defendant failed to appear in court for cross-examination and defense after being legally summoned by the court, and the existing evidence could not prove that the defendant had a legal basis for obtaining the money. The court ruled that the defendant Luo should return 4,530 yuan to the plaintiff Axiu.

Reference material: Xinhuanet-Can WeChat transfer records be used as evidence in court? See what conditions are required