💵Digital Score: 4/10

China
Payment Guide

Chinese Yuan (CNY)

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Cash is King

Many places prefer or only accept cash. Withdraw local currency and keep cards as backup.

Digital Payment Infrastructure4/10
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Cash Rule

WeChat Pay and Alipay dominate. Foreign cards rarely accepted. Carry cash.

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Recommended Card Type

UnionPay or WeChat/Alipay linked card

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