China Payment Guide for Visitors: How to Use Alipay China, WeChat Pay China, and Navigate Alipay in Chinese

This official guide, originally released by the People's Bank of China, serves as a comprehensive resource for overseas visitors navigating the china payment landscape. It assures travelers that diverse payment options are readily available. International bank cards such as Visa, Mastercard, and UnionPay are accepted by merchants displaying relevant logos. Crucially, the guide details how foreigners can easily access China's dominant mobile payment ecosystem. It provides step-by-step instructions for downloading WeChat Pay China and Alipay China, registering with overseas phone numbers, and linking international credit cards to make QR code payments, simplifying the process even for those unfamiliar with Alipay in Chinese interfaces. Transaction limits for foreign users on these platforms are set at $5,000 per transaction and $50,000 annually. Additionally, the guide outlines traditional methods, explaining how to obtain cash via ATMs and exchange counters, and introduces options for opening local bank accounts or using the new E-CNY (Digital Yuan).