China has rolled out multiple measures to help foreigners enjoy a hassle-free payment environment in the country.
China's central bank released a guide to payment services in the county mid-March, as the latest step of its continuous efforts to optimize the payment experience of foreigners. Chinese banks are actively expanding the acceptance of overseas bank cards and simplifying cash transactions across the country to ensure a seamless payment experience for foreign users.
Major payment institutions are encouraged to diversify the range of mobile payment products and develop digital yuan solutions to cater to the mobile payment requirements of foreigners. Alipay and WeChat Pay, China's two major payment apps, now allow foreign users to link their international credit cards, including Visa and Mastercard, to their platforms, greatly streamlining the payment processes.
The convenient payment methods made it easy for foreigners, according to international students who are studying in China.
(Reported by Xie Longfei; Edited by Ma Yuxuan)