Travel tool

Payment Setup Checker

Prepare Alipay, WeChat Pay, cards, and cash before you arrive in China.

Interactive pre-check

Answer a few questions

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Official references

Alipay+ — Pay in the Chinese mainland WeChat — Official app page State Council — Guide to Payment Services in China

Official app pages

Install and test the payment apps before departure.

Use official app pages first. Set up login, SMS access, card binding, and a backup payment method before you board.

Payment app

Alipay

Alipay+ explains how overseas travelers can download Alipay, choose the International Version, and link an eligible international bank card for payments in mainland China.

Official traveler guide ↗ App Store ↗ Google Play ↗

Payment app

WeChat / WeChat Pay

WeChat is commonly used for messaging, mini-programs, local services, and WeChat Pay. Download it from the official site or your phone’s official app store.

Official WeChat site ↗ App Store ↗ Google Play ↗

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