Chinese phrases for paying in China: cards, Alipay and cash
Most shops in China expect mobile payment. These cards ask whether a foreign bank card works, say you'll pay with Alipay, ask the cashier to scan your payment code, check whether cash is accepted and find a bank or ATM. To show your payment code, open Alipay or WeChat Pay, tap Pay and show the barcode.
Open these cards full screen in GoHaode →💳 Paying · 5 cards
可以刷外国银行卡吗？
Kěyǐ shuā wàiguó yínhángkǎ ma?
Can I pay with a foreign bank card?
我用支付宝付款。
Wǒ yòng Zhīfùbǎo fùkuǎn.
I'll pay with Alipay.
请扫我的付款码。
Qǐng sǎo wǒ de fùkuǎnmǎ.
Please scan my payment code.
Tip: Open Alipay or WeChat Pay, tap Pay, and show the barcode.
我可以付现金吗？
Wǒ kěyǐ fù xiànjīn ma?
Can I pay in cash?
附近哪里有银行或取款机？
Fùjìn nǎlǐ yǒu yínháng huò qǔkuǎnjī?
Where is a bank or ATM nearby?
How to use these cards
- Open the card in GoHaode and tap it to go full screen.
- Hand your phone to the driver, waiter or clerk. The Chinese is written for them.
- They can tap a reply card, and you read the answer in your language.
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