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 these are my favorites. The problem I know a lot of people run into is the inability to … [Read more...] about How to Exchange Money in China 2023 & Where To Do It
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5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2023
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 or you're trying to pay for something in China … [Read more...] about 5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2023
Using an ATM in China in 2023 | What You Need to Know
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 ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China in 2023 | What You Need to Know
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay in 2020
Back in late 2019, it was announced that WeChat and Alipay would let people 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 a huge announcement for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not...what other options are there? Up until this point, it's only been possible to … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay in 2020