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 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...

Alipay is one of the most useful payment apps for international visitors to mainland China. Cash remains...

Yes, foreigners can use credit cards in China in 2026, but rarely by swiping the plastic. Your Visa or...

For a typical two-week trip, bring about 500 to 1,500 RMB (roughly 70 to 210 USD) in cash to China. That...

A China trip costs most travelers $60 to $150 per person per day on the ground in 2026, not counting...

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