Money & Payment

Prepare to Pay in China

Start with the WeChat Pay setup guide and foreign-card guidance, then use the cash backup guide and trip budget guide to plan what to carry. Payment features and provider terms can change, so confirm current app requirements before departure.

If a payment failed in China, first check whether it actually failed, is still pending, or succeeded...

If your foreign card is declined at a China ATM, first check whether the card has been returned, read...

Use context instead of a universal tipping rule Mainland China does not have one tip percentage that...

Visitors can obtain renminbi through marked bank outlets, qualified currency-exchange counters, self-service...

China’s departure tax-refund system can return part of the value-added tax on eligible goods bought...

Editorial update: 21 October 2026. Source-based review by Kevin Fan. This edition is research, not a...

Yes, foreigners can use credit cards in China, but the payment route matters. A card can work directly...

Bring enough renminbi cash to cover the payments you would still need to make if your phone or primary...

A useful China trip budget separates accommodation, daily spending and actual intercity tickets. It states...

WeChat Pay for tourists works with a foreign Visa or Mastercard. You download the app, verify your passport,...