China Arrival Guide
Payment backup
Do not wait until a driver, cashier, or ticket machine is watching you to discover that payment is not ready.
What to do
- 1
Open your main wallet before you enter a taxi queue or ride-hailing pickup area.
- 2
Keep cash or a card ready for staffed counters and backup purchases.
- 3
Use larger service points if you need help with payment.
- 4
Avoid a route that depends on one untested payment method.
Check before you rely on it
Main wallet opens and shows payment entry.
Backup card and cash are reachable.
Hotel or first stop can help if payment setup still fails.