Money & Payments
Do You Need Cash in China? How Much to Bring and Where to Get It
Yes, bring some cash to China, but only as a backup to Alipay or WeChat Pay. How much to carry, customs limits, the...
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Money & Payments
Where to Exchange Money in China: ATMs, Banks and Airport Counters
The best way to get yuan in China: ATMs for most cash, a bank counter for big sums, airport desks only for a little....
Money & Payments
Using International Cards in China: Visa, Mastercard, Amex and ATMs
Your Visa or Mastercard works in China mainly through Alipay and WeChat Pay. Where you can tap it directly, ATM cash...
Money & Payments
Understanding Chinese Payment Systems: Mobile, Cards, Cash and e-CNY
How paying in China works: Alipay and WeChat Pay with your foreign card, where a card or cash still works, the metro...
Money & Payments
How to Use WeChat Pay with Foreign Cards: Setup, Fees, and Fixes
Which foreign cards WeChat Pay accepts, how to add yours step by step, the 3% fee and the 90-day waiver, limits, and...
Money & Payments
How to Use Alipay with Foreign Cards: Setup, Fees and Fixes
Which foreign cards Alipay accepts, how to register and add your card step by step, the 200-yuan fee rule and...
Money & Payments
Digital Yuan (e-CNY) for Tourists: Do You Need It and How to Set It Up
Most visitors do not need the digital yuan. When e-CNY is worth installing, how to open a wallet with a foreign...