Money in China | Tips and Advice in the TravelChinaCheaper Archive Travel China the smart way! Expert tips and travel advice for China tourists and expats. Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/wp-content/uploads/favicon.ico Money in China | Tips and Advice in the TravelChinaCheaper Archive 32 32 How to Set up WeChat Wallet in 2026 | China Expat Guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/using-wechat-wallet https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/using-wechat-wallet#comments Tue, 13 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=10767 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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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/using-wechat-wallet/feed 2 Tipping in China in 2026 | How Much and When to Tip? https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/tips-on-tipping-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/tips-on-tipping-in-china#comments Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=115 Should you worry about tipping in China? Depending on your cultural background, tipping at Chinese restaurants, hotels and taxis might be normal or unheard of. Either way, it’s important to know what’s expected while traveling around China. Here are some simple tips for tipping in China that should help. I receive a number of questions related […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/tips-on-tipping-in-china/feed 1 How to Send Money to China in 2026 | Multiple Options https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-send-money-to-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-send-money-to-china#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=7896 How can I send money to China? This is a question that comes up frequently for travelers, business people and expats who deal with China and it’s not always an easy answer. In this guide, I’d like to walk you through what you need to know and how you can move money into and out of […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-send-money-to-china/feed 79 How to Exchange Money in China 2026 & Where To Do It https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-exchange-money-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-exchange-money-in-china#comments Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=34 What is the best way to exchange money in China and where can you do it at? Whether you’re an expat in China or just a traveler passing through, getting cash exchanged into Chinese yuan (or renminbi) is a priority. There are a number of ways to get it done (and some alternatives I’ll share), but […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/how-to-exchange-money-in-china/feed 26 China Currency: 2026 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/chinese-currency-guide Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=12037 What is the Chinese currency? As you prepare for your visit to China, this guide will provide a simple introduction to the Chinese renminbi and answer questions related to exchanging money and avoiding fake bank notes. China’s official currency, the renminbi (RMB), can seem incredibly confusing to foreigners. Even the name “renminbi” is hard for […]

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]]> 5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2026 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-cheapest-ways-get-money-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-cheapest-ways-get-money-china#comments Mon, 05 Jan 2026 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=305 Moving money internationally is never easy. At this point you probably already know that. So as you research options to get money into China, it helps to know what has worked in the past and which methods are the cheapest for transferring money internationally. It doesn’t matter whether you’re a broke traveler who needs money quickly […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/5-cheapest-ways-get-money-china/feed 4 Online Shopping in China | 2025 Tips & Best Stores https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/expat-guide-online-shopping-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/expat-guide-online-shopping-in-china#comments Sun, 09 Feb 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=8393 Is it possible for a foreigner to do online shopping in China? Can I use my foreign credit card on Chinese stores or do I need to have a Chinese -bank account? It’s these type of questions that expats ask all the time when it comes how to buy things online in China. Here’s a […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/expat-guide-online-shopping-in-china/feed 1 How to Open a China Bank Account | 2025 Guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/open-china-bank-account https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/open-china-bank-account#comments Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=332 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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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/open-china-bank-account/feed 93 U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2025 Guide https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/file-taxes-us-citizens-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/file-taxes-us-citizens-in-china#comments Wed, 29 Jan 2025 21:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=11789 Do you need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I’d like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Learn whether or not you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what […]

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]]> https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/file-taxes-us-citizens-in-china/feed 1 Using an ATM in China in 2025 | What You Need to Know https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/using-an-atm-in-china https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/using-an-atm-in-china#comments Sat, 18 Jan 2025 14:30:00 +0000 https://www.travelchinacheaper.com/?p=109 For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called “yuan” or “RMB”) is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can’t read Chinese characters, it’s thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an […]

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