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12 Apps to Install Before Landing in China: Day-One Survival Guide (2026)

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Picture this: you just landed in China. Phone in hand, stomach empty, zero idea how to pay for anything. Your Apple Pay? Many places do not accept it. Google Maps? Outdated. Uber? Does not exist. Now imagine the other version: you spent the week before your trip downloading the right apps, linked your credit card […]

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How to Pay in China as a Foreigner in 2026: Alipay, WeChat Pay & More

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TL;DR Cash almost won’t work. In Shanghai, even street vendors scan QR codes. Leave your ATM panic at home. Both Alipay and WeChat Pay accept foreign cards. Visa, Mastercard, JCB work. Amex has limited support. Fees are simple. Under ¥200 = free. Over ¥200 = 3% on the full amount. WeChat Pay gives new users

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