China is mostly a cashless society now, but foreign cards don't work everywhere. Here's what you need to know as a traveler.

Major international credit cards like Visa and Mastercard work in major hotels and large shopping centers. But for small shops, restaurants, and local transportation, you'll need mobile payment.

It's becoming easier for foreigners to use Alipay and WeChat Pay without a Chinese bank account now. Both apps now support foreign bank cards. Have one of them set up before you arrive. It's also a good idea to carry some cash just in case you lose internet connection.