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Payments
Alipay, WeChat Pay, cash, and card guides
Practical payment setup for foreign visitors, including mobile wallets, international cards, cash backup, and places where cards may not work.
Primary: how to pay in China as a foreigner
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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.
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Test a small payment when possible
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Keep a card or cash fallback
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