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How to Set Up Alipay with a Foreign Card
Step-by-step guide to linking a foreign Visa, Mastercard, or Amex card to Alipay for use in China. No Chinese bank account needed. Covers setup, common binding failures, TourCard backup, and 2026 transaction limits.
June 17, 20265 min
WeChat Pay for Foreigners: Setup Guide
How to set up WeChat Pay with a foreign Visa or Mastercard for use in China. Covers wallet region switching, passport verification, card binding, common error fixes, and transaction limits.
June 17, 20266 min