Payment in China

Set up Alipay before you fly — that covers 95% of payments.

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Mobile Payment Apps

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Setup Tutorials

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Credit Card Guide

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Tipping Guide

Getting Started

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💰 Tutorial

How to Set Up Alipay as a Foreigner

Download, register with your international number, and link your foreign credit card.

 💬 Tutorial

How to Set Up WeChat Pay as a Foreigner

Download WeChat, register, verify your identity, and bind your international card.

Using International Cards

1 article
💳 Guide

Can You Use Foreign Credit Cards in China?

Where your Visa or Mastercard actually works, ATM withdrawal costs.

Common Problems

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🔧 Troubleshoot

What to Do When Your Payment Fails

Common payment failure reasons and step-by-step troubleshooting.

Tipping & Culture

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🎭 Culture

China Tipping Culture: Do You Need to Tip?

No, tipping is not expected in China. A quick guide on what to do.

Complete Guide

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📖 Overview

How to Pay in China: Complete Guide

Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, or credit cards — a complete overview.

Next Step

Stay connected and get around

Payments are set up. Next: get an eSIM for data and learn how to navigate China's transport system.

📶 Get an eSIM 🚗 Transport guide