Payments

Pay like a local: Alipay, WeChat Pay and cards for foreign visitors.

How to Pay in China: Mobile Payments, Cash & Cards (2026)

Your big-picture money guide to China in 2026: link a Visa or Mastercard to Alipay and WeChat Pay, carry RMB cash, and use foreign cards and ATMs wisely.

7 min read· June 14, 2026

Alipay for Foreigners: How to Set It Up and Pay in China (2026)

A 2026 guide to using Alipay in China as a foreigner: register with your passport, link a Visa or Mastercard, scan to pay, and avoid the fees, limits and common pitfalls.

5 min read· May 15, 2026