BEFORE YOU GO · PAYMENTS

Payments in China

Five short guides to help you prepare for the cashless routines you may meet from your first coffee to your first ride.

5 guides · Read in order or choose what you need

1

How to Pay in China: A Beginner’s Guide to Alipay & WeChat Pay

Set up Alipay and WeChat Pay before your trip, and understand where each is useful.

2

Can Foreign Visitors Use Visa & Mastercard in China?

Where international cards are commonly accepted, and why mobile payment remains useful.

3

Using Cash in China: Do You Still Need It?

Why a small cash backup can still help, without making cash your main plan.

4

Everyday Payments in China: What Can You Pay With Your Phone?

See the everyday places where your phone can become your wallet.

5

Your First 24 Hours in China: Payment Checklist

A simple checklist for the payment moments you may meet after landing.

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