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 Tax Refund for Tourists 2026: New July 1 Rules Explained

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

China Survival Guide

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

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

- download Alipay app

Business with SK

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

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

Round 1: Setup & Foreign Card Linking

China Survival Guide

China Survival Guide

May 20, 2026

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

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

- How to Avoid Alipay Extra Fee

Leann Travel Research

Leann Travel Research

May 17, 2026

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

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

Step 1: Download & Register with a Foreign Number

China Survival Guide

China Survival Guide

May 16, 2026

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

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

Step 1: App Setup

China Survival Guide

China Survival Guide

April 4, 2026

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

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

Rosie Weng

February 6, 2026

Don’t Sign Up WeChat BEFORE Watching This. Biggest Mistakes You need to Avoid!8:00

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

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

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

Biesinger FIRE Journey

October 25, 2025