Hey guys, recently I had a foreign friend visiting China, and while we were having a blast exploring the country, we ran into a frustrating problem: she couldn’t use mobile payment!
As you know, almost everything in China is paid for by scanning QR codes. Cash is rarely used. My friend had her Visa card, but many places didn’t accept it. Every time she needed to pay, she had to pull out her card, enter the password, and worry about potential theft. It was so inconvenient!
I panicked at first and tried various solutions:
- Downloading Alipay/WeChat and linking her foreign bank card? ❌ Tried it, but it’s not supported!
- Opening a bank account in China? ❌ Too much hassle, requires various documents, and we didn’t have the time!
- Only going to places that accept credit cards? ❌ Many small shops don’t, and it would severely limit our itinerary!
Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly remembered a solution that was a lifesaver:
Opening a “TourPass” mini-program account for her!
This mini-program is specifically designed for foreign tourists! It’s super easy to set up:
- Search for “TourPass” mini-program on WeChat
- Register using her passport
- Link her Visa/Mastercard or other foreign credit card
- Top up the account
That’s it! She could then scan and pay just like us!
My friend was ecstatic! No more payment worries, buying things, eating, taking taxis became super convenient! The mini-program also has real-time exchange rates, so no need to worry about being ripped off!
I highly recommend this to all foreign friends visiting China! One simple solution to solve the payment problem and enjoy your trip to the fullest!
My experience:
This mini-program is truly amazing! It’s easy to use, payments are fast, and it’s secure! My friend used it throughout her trip without any issues. Highly recommend!题，强烈推荐！