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How to Set up WeChat Wallet in 2026 | China Expat Guide

Josh Summers — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000

Are you a traveler or expat wondering how to set up WeChat Wallet? Perhaps you’re frustrated by the process or you haven’t even started, but you know that WeChat is the preferred way to buy things in China. In this guide, I’m going to walk you through the WeChat Wallet set up process and troubleshoot why […]

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How to Open a China Bank Account | 2025 Guide

Josh Summers — Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

How can I open a bank account in China? Whether you do business in China or you’re moving to China as a foreigner with a residence permit, opening a bank account in China has many benefits. This article has been expanded and updated to include the experiences of other foreigners, so make sure to read […]

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How to Use Bike Sharing in China (Mobike / Ofo) | 2025 Guide

Josh Summers — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000

Is it possible for a foreign traveler or expat to use bike sharing in China? This is a question that I get a lot and the unfortunate answer is “maybe”. As with most things in China, it’s not always that easy. For this reason, I’d like to offer a complete traveler’s guide on how to […]

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How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2025 Tutorial)

Josh Summers — Fri, 17 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

For years, WeChat and Alipay have promised to allow people to add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is huge for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not…what other options are […]

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How Add Money to WeChat in 2025 (Domestic & International)

Josh Summers — Wed, 15 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000

If you didn’t already know, paying by WeChat in China has now overtaken cash as the most common method of payment. In some cases, cash isn’t even accepted anymore. If you’re traveling to China, it’s still possible to get around using cash (barely), but it’s not always the easiest option. What if there were an […]

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Paying for Things in China? Here’s a New Solution! (U.S.-only)

Josh Summers — Wed, 14 Oct 2020 13:00:06 +0000

Getting caught traveling in any foreign country without access to money is my worst nightmare. Over the past few months, I’ve been testing out a new global payment solution that has not only saved me money, it’s also been more reliable than my debit card. Best of all? Because it’s based on UnionPay, it has […]

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Using WeChat or Alipay in China to Pay | Expat Guide

Josh Summers — Sat, 26 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000

Prior to the emergence of mobile payment apps in China, the country was primarily a cash-based society. From meals, clothing, rent, bills, taxis, and almost everything else, paying cash was the norm. However today, apps like Alipay and WeChat are transforming China into a cashless society where transactions are commonly carried out via the phone […]

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