Payments & Money

In China’s virtually cashless society, setting up mobile wallets is your number one survival skill. This guide provides step-by-step solutions for international tourists using Alipay and WeChat Pay with overseas credit cards (Visa/Mastercard). Discover proven travel hacks to avoid the 3% transaction fee on purchases over 200 RMB, resolve passport identity verification (ID) failures, and manage cash alternatives for a seamless 2026 trip.

Video Guides

9 videos
China Tax Refund for Tourists 2026: New July 1 Rules Explained13:41
China Survival Guide

China Tax Refund for Tourists 2026: New July 1 Rules Explained

China tax refund 2026: the mistake that can cost you everything

China Survival Guide

June 30, 2026

How to create and verify Alipay account As a Total Beginner (step-by-step 2026 tutorial)6:41
0:36
Business with SK

How to create and verify Alipay account As a Total Beginner (step-by-step 2026 tutorial)

- download Alipay app

Business with SK

May 30, 2026

Alipay vs WeChat Pay: Which One Should You Use in China? (2026 Foreigner's Guide)11:19
1:33
China Survival Guide

Alipay vs WeChat Pay: Which One Should You Use in China? (2026 Foreigner's Guide)

Round 1: Setup & Foreign Card Linking

China Survival Guide

May 20, 2026

2026 Alipay Guide - Avoid 3% Fee, How to Set up, foreigner tips & resolve issues8:53
4:39
Leann Travel Research

2026 Alipay Guide - Avoid 3% Fee, How to Set up, foreigner tips & resolve issues

- How to Avoid Alipay Extra Fee

Leann Travel Research

May 17, 2026

How to Use WeChat Pay in China as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)10:02
1:48
China Survival Guide

How to Use WeChat Pay in China as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

Step 1: Download & Register with a Foreign Number

China Survival Guide

May 16, 2026

How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)5:38
1:07
China Survival Guide

How to Use Alipay in China as a Foreigner (2026 Guide)

Step 1: App Setup

China Survival Guide

April 4, 2026

I Tried Using ONLY CASH in Shanghai for a Day | This is China?! Ep. 913:39
Rosie Weng

I Tried Using ONLY CASH in Shanghai for a Day | This is China?! Ep. 9

I Tried Using ONLY CASH in Shanghai for a Day | This is China?! Ep. 9

Rosie Weng

February 6, 2026

Don’t Sign Up WeChat BEFORE Watching This. Biggest Mistakes You need to Avoid!8:00
First Time in China | Make China Trip Easy Again

Don’t Sign Up WeChat BEFORE Watching This. Biggest Mistakes You need to Avoid!

Don’t Sign Up WeChat BEFORE Watching This. Biggest Mistakes You need to Avoid!

First Time in China | Make China Trip Easy Again

November 14, 2025

How to Set Up WeChat Pay for Foreigners | A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial8:41
Biesinger FIRE Journey

How to Set Up WeChat Pay for Foreigners | A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial

How to Set Up WeChat Pay for Foreigners | A Complete Step-by-Step Tutorial

Biesinger FIRE Journey

October 25, 2025