Major credit cards, such as Visa, Master, Diners club, AMEX and JCB card from Japan, are widely accepted in China. Note, this applies to large shopping malls, stores, hotels and restaurants.
In small specialist shops, in small towns and remote areas, cash is the preferred payment method.
Traveler’s cheques may be cashed in major banks, however they are not accepted as a way of payment at any other places.
Pay like a local by using the most popular and convenient mobile payment apps: WeChat Pay or Alipay.
