Payments
Learn about payment options available to foreign nationals, including bank cards and mobile payments.
How to use mobile payments in Shanghai
Mobile payments are part of everyday life in China. Whether you are buying a cup of coffee, shopping at a convenience store, taking the metro, or dining at a restaurant, you can pay with your phone.
Pay with overseas bank cards
International visitors and residents in Shanghai can use eligible bank cards issued outside the Chinese mainland at participating merchants across the city.
How to exchange foreign currency for RMB
Learn where and how to exchange foreign currency for renminbi in Shanghai, including currency exchange services at banks, airports, self-service machines, and ATMs that accept overseas bank cards.