China payments guides for travelers (Alipay & WeChat Pay)
Use these guides to set up and troubleshoot QR payments — then run a real test payment before you fly.
A quick traveler guide: run a real QR payment test, interpret results, and fix common failures.
How to add an international card and what to verify before you arrive — plus a real ¥1 test payment.
What foreign visitors need to register, link an overseas card, complete verification, and pay before their trip.
A practical setup and verification guide for WeChat Pay with international cards.
Compare card-network support, issuer rules, payment restrictions, and how to test a backup card.
What foreign visitors need to register, verify identity, link an international card, and understand payment limits.
How to check bank declines, identity restrictions, unsupported features, payment limits, and backup options.
Separate scan, network, merchant QR, payment status, and international-card problems with practical fixes.
Why personal QR codes can fail with international cards, and what to try next.
A practical, step-by-step guide to card declines, verification problems, QR payment issues, and backup options.
A decision guide and simple backup plan before your China trip.