Surviving China 2024: Key Money Tips Every Foreigner Needs to Know

[@danuziaesposito2836]

Congratulations Nana, your tips are very useful. 🎉Keep posting videos. 👏👏👏👏

[@MYTHOMINHTRAN]

Nana, I wondered Alipay or Wechat connect to bank account in the US or any credit card (e.g Amex)? Appreciate your response.

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

We can't say it for all banks and card networks, but you can link Visa and Mastercard international cards to Alipay.

[@zhuge_calligraphy]

Welcome to Omeida Chinese Academy 😊

[@victorhugogeovuesposito928]

Very useful!! Thank you for the tips Nana!

[@curesnow6493]

Hello. I’m planning to visit China soon and I would like to know if I also need to activate TourCard after I linked my international Visa debit card to Alipay?

[@thaiajin]

Hi @omeida, I already installed an alipay and wechat in my phone. I am here in the Philippines. I have not registered as it requires a Chinese mobile number. What to do then? Thanks in advance for the reply.

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Weird, we know students who were able to register in those apps with mobile numbers from their own countries, like USA and France.

[@lucianemediato2541]

I m so proud. This information is so useful.

[@veronicamartin6152]

Thank you! So helpful.

[@dongiovanni8899]

Are card payments using international UnionPay card common?

[@FakeNewsHunter]

Thank you. But how I can do a wechat invitation??

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

That's the thing, you need to know someone who has it, which we know, is not possible for everyone.

[@robertomagalhaes4473]

Nana boa tarde, tem como enviar o vídeo com legenda em português?

[@RitaW.Dorigon]

Vim de Pequim semana passada, paguei tudo em cash nos supermercados, metrô e restaurantes. Tenho alipay, mas preferi pagar no cash

[@gustavob1223]

Não tem problema cadastrar nos apps antes de ir? Fiquei com receio porque eles pedem número de telefone. Depois ter que trocar poderia ser problema?

[@nanaesposito]

Sinceramente não sei como seria para trocar o número porque só descobri esses apps depois de vir para a China. O que sei é que ãs vezes os apps mandam um SMS para o número cadastrado, seja para criar a conta ou alguma atualização. Então o importante é que o número do cadastro funcione ✌

[@hasan6586]

Hi Mam, is it possible to cash top up CNY in Alipay/ Wechat from any mone exchange or some sorts of booth?

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

I'm not sure. The way I know it works is from a Chinese Bank account.

[@tamietaufaasau6167]

Hey, I’m coming to china next week and will visit Yangshuo. I will look for the academy. 😊

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

We hope you have fun in China and in Yangshuo! And we'd love to have you visit us!

[@feng4190]

Very helpful tips!

[@SONLE-zw2tz]

Hello sister, I can bring china cash payment ok ?

[@nanaesposito]

Yes, you can use cash in China.

[@viviancheung7307]

Comes in so handy…

[@danuziaesposito2836]

Nana, there is a request from some Brazilian friends … to show the subtitles in Portuguese. Is it possible?

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Thankyou, the Portugese subtitles are now added as an option!

[@lifeisgood141]

I think because of fees that is why some small shops don’t accept visa, Amex, master

[@veronicamartin6152]

I would love to know about: going through customs and transferring to the train from the airport, what/how to pack and what can be purchased there, and using technology from home like cell phones, iPads, computers, etc.

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Thank you for your message, we want to make more videos and we can definetely use your ideas =) For some of your questions, it all depends to where you are going, do you already know which cities you want to visit? As for technology, the devices work in China as usual, but some apps and websites are restricted and you will need a VPN to access (like youtube, gmail and instagram).

[@poopi759]

Cuanto cuesta estudiar en Omeida ?😊

[@franklinsanchez7984]

Please tell me about one month Chinese language immersion courses and how to get Visa approval to stay in China studying 3 months for older than 65 adult. Please❤

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

The pricing differs per course intensity, please take a look at our website to read more www.omeidachinese.com/chinese-language-courses/

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

​@@franklinsanchez7984 Great you are interested in learning Chinese, every course we offer is an immersive language course. We teach students how to communicate in Chinese and to use this in a practical way by hosting cultural excursions and events regularly. Please go to our website to learn more about our courses or sent us a private message: www.omeidachinese.com/chinese-language-courses/. Our staff will help you step by step to apply for a VISA

[@lucycheah6996]

Does Alipay work offline?

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Sadly no, it doesn't work offline

[@yellowsheeps]

Sim cards which include voice and data (5G) is very cheap in China and available everywhere.

[@lichald]

Great video guys

[@artsyhyd]

Great I can’t use my credit card in China?! 😆 Thanks for the info!

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

DIrectly at the store is quite hard, but you can use it through alipay

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

You can, but through Alipay =)

[@RitaW.Dorigon]

Paguei tudo que consumi no cash

[@dharma_star]

So if your international credit card doesn't work with Alipay and they don't accept cash,then what?

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Alipay has an option to add money on a temporary tourist card too, which should work with more International credit cards. If something is not working with Alipay it is best to reach out to their customer support, they are often able to solve these type of problems. However, there are plenty of options for people who only want to pay with cash. In our school Omeida and in Yangshuo many merchants accept cash, but they will likely not be able to give you change.

[@curesnow6493]

Where can I find temporary tourist card in Alipay?

[@El_Diablo-tx4lz]

You can exchange 1 red banknote ¥100 into 10 blue banknotes ¥10 at a chinese bank

[@El_Diablo-tx4lz]

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[@nanaesposito]

They accept cash, what we said in the video is that Chinese don't use it as often.

[@ShannonDerie]

What changes do I need to make with my phone when I arrive in China and could you explain VPN.I am one of those older people who did not grow up with technology .thank you.Obrigato

[@OmeidaYangshuo]

Hi, you do not need to make any changes to your phone. However, it is good to install Alipay in your home country. With Alipay you can pay, navigate and translate Chinese texts. At Omeida you do not need your own VPN, our Wi-Fi supports most apps and social media platforms to be used normally.

[@MaPhyoeEiEiKo]

❤❤

[@gustavob1223]

E como consigo um convite pro wechat? Vc pode ser minha amiga q me convida? kkkcrying

[@nanaesposito]

Olha as regras são bem restritas, tipo só posso convidar uma pessoa a cada três meses ou algo assim. Então não consigo mesmo,sorry.

[@pleiadesneptunes]

they do not use cash because there is no better way to control people than through their money. this is why they speed-developped cashless. Still does not seem to make inroads into the corruption…. Useful info, very spot-on for visitors. but it does turn many tourists off.

[@1pediatrics]

The only useful control I can think of is that one cannot cheat on their income tax.😂IRS, live and learn.

[@pleiadesneptunes]

@@1pediatrics yeah, you should think so, but the big scandals in the Chinese entertainment industry seem to be about tax fraud!! Government shuts down cashless payment system, you do what for money? Granted, it could dry up crime fast….

[@s._3560]

Really? Nowadays most developed countries also don't use much cash but rather use debit card or credit card everywhere for cashless payment - stores, cabs, through apps etc. Payment for monthly bills are through directly debited from your bank account. Btw You can still use cash in China. It is still widely accepted!

[@PhoenixWitmer]

It really makes it easier to control people, but I don’t think that’s the main reason for building a cashless society. The development was done mostly by big corporations to make payments more convenient and secure, and people loved it. In fact the government later released its official version of e-CNY or something, but it’s not as popular as Alipay or WeChat pay.