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Payment Setup for China

Cash, Alipay, and WeChat Pay are the three pillars of payment in China. Here's exactly how to get each working before you land.

1. Alipay for International Visitors

Alipay introduced the Alipay Tour Pass specifically for international travelers in 2023. It allows you to link a foreign Visa or Mastercard and use Alipay QR code payments at millions of merchants.

Full setup guide is in the Pre-departure China Guide

Includes step-by-step Alipay Tour Pass setup, WeChat Pay foreign card linking, TourCard guide, ATM locations, and which cards are known to fail.

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For reference only. Verify all information with official sources before travel. Last updated: April 2026.