CostsTravel note
Set up mobile payments before you go
Beijing, Beijing, Beijing
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
Mobile payment apps are used almost everywhere in China, and some smaller places don't take foreign cards.
The lesson
Link a card to a supported payment app before arrival and carry some cash.
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