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去中国需要带多少现金?

最后更新 2026-06-02

Why you need so little

Almost everywhere — convenience stores, restaurants, taxis, the metro — expects a QR-code payment through Alipay or WeChat Pay, both of which accept many foreign cards. You'll likely go days without touching cash.

When cash still helps

  • Small or older vendors, some markets, and rural or temple areas.
  • If a payment app's verification fails or your card is briefly declined.
  • A small emergency buffer when your phone battery is low.

Getting and carrying RMB

  • Exchanging a small amount at the airport is fine for a backup sum like this.
  • For more, withdraw from a bank ATM — UnionPay-network machines have the widest foreign-card support.
  • Ask for smaller notes; some tiny vendors can't break a 100 RMB bill.

Your next step

Next: get your payment setup sorted

Five quick questions and the Payment Setup Checker gives you a recommended path, a backup, and what to test before you fly. Save it to your Arrival Plan when it helps.

Open the Payment Setup Checker

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