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UnionPay: how it relates to payments in China

A major card network in China, often encountered in banking and card acceptance contexts.

Traveler Tips

  • Treat QR wallets as your daily default; think of cards as backup for specific scenarios.
  • For larger purchases, hotels, or banking services, card networks may be relevant.
  • Keep multiple payment options ready to avoid single-point failure.

Things to Watch Out For

  • Your ability to use specific card products depends on issuance, merchant support, and local flows.
  • Offline coverage can differ across merchant types.

What UnionPay Replaces

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