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China's payment landscape changes fast. Here is what matters for foreign visitors.
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July 2026Policy
PBOC raises foreign card mobile payment limits
Single-transaction limit raised to ~¥6,500 (~$900). Annual limit now ~¥200,000 for Alipay.
June 2026e-CNY
e-CNY pilot expands to 26 cities
Foreign visitors can open Class 4 wallets with a passport in all pilot regions.
January 2026Apple Pay
Visa begins supporting Apple Pay for Chinese cards
Primarily benefits Chinese cardholders. Foreign Apple Pay cards still have very limited acceptance.
2025WeChat Pay
WeChat Pay streamlines foreigner verification
Processing times reduced. Foreign cards including Discover and American Express now fully supported.
2024Alipay
Alipay launches 16-language translation and Tour Card
Tour Card mini-program lets foreigners pre-load yuan. New overseas card linking program launched.
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