China Payment Guide for Foreign Travelers

Welcome to China! Now, you have a number of payment options at your fingertips while in China, ranging from mobile payments to bank cards and cash. Please follow this guide to find out more.

Bank Card

International cards (Visa/Mastercard/UnionPay) work where logos are displayed. UnionPay cards offer widest acceptance.

➤ Bank Card and Mobile Payment in China

Mobile Payment

You can enjoy convenient payments with just a mobile phone. Payment services such as Alipay, Weixin Pay and UnionPay are available.

For better payment experience, no IDs are required for transactions under a certain amount. Give it a go!

Please watch videos for more details www.pcac.org.cn.

TIPS: Please scan the QR code that carries the logo of the payment service provider of your choice when making payments. For example, use the Alipay app to scan the QR code with the Alipay logo.

1. Alipay

➤ How to Use Alipay in China

2. Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay)

➤ How to Use Weixin Pay (WeChat Pay) in China

3. UnionPay

➤ How to Use UnionPay and Tour Card in China

Pay with a Tour Card

➤ How to Use UnionPay and Tour Card in China

International e-wallets

➤ Accepted e-wallet in China

Cash

➤ Use Cash in China

Bank Account

➤ Open Bank Account in China

E-CNY

➤ E-CNY in China

Travel Tip: Bookmark this guide on your phone for offline access during your China trip!