Like Visa, Mastercard may work in some places, but daily life in China often revolves around QR wallets.
What People Use in China
Traveler Tips
- ✓Set up Alipay/WeChat Pay as your default day-to-day method.
- ✓Use your card as a backup for hotels, some larger stores, or specific scenarios.
- ✓Carry a small amount of cash for emergencies.
Things to Watch Out For
- ⚠International card acceptance varies widely by city and merchant type.
- ⚠Some transactions may fail without obvious reasons; always have a fallback.