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Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, and card guides

Overview

Overview

Learn how foreign visitors can use Alipay, WeChat Pay, international cards, cash, and backup payment methods while traveling in China.

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Payments

Practical payment setup for foreign visitors, including mobile wallets, international cards, cash backup, and places where cards may not work.

Answer first

Prepare two digital payment paths and one practical backup.

Most visitors should configure a supported mobile-payment route before arrival, test identity and card setup, and keep a second payment method available. App support, card acceptance, limits, and verification can change, so use current official instructions rather than an old screenshot.

Check 1

Complete identity checks before travel

Check 2

Test a small payment when possible

Check 3

Keep a card or cash fallback

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