u/altaswithamber

Before coming back to China, I saw a lot of people saying that paying here would be difficult if you only have a foreign bank card.
So I decided to test it myself.
Today I linked my foreign credit card to Alipay and tried paying at Pop Mart. It worked smoothly.
Over the next few days, I’m planning to test more everyday places like convenience stores, local markets, and small street vendors to see where it works and where it doesn’t.
If you’re planning a trip to China and have any questions about payments or daily life, feel free to ask. I’ll share what I actually experience instead of just repeating what I’ve read online.