Credit Cards

The following foreign credit cards are accepted in China:

• Mastercard

• Visa

• American Express

• JCB

• Diners

Most major shops in tourist areas will accept credit cards, but small shops may only accept cash. Some shops may accept US dollars.

Major airlines, hotels, travel agencies and most upscale restaurants, bars and department stores (the Friendship store) will take credit cards. However, we recommend that you bring cash along as credit cards are not as widely accepted as in most American and European cities.

Traveler’s checks issued by major overseas banks may be exchanged at the Bank of China, CITIC Bank branches, and other authorized currency exchange counters.

ATM’s can be found all around the city which will enable you to withdraw Renminbi from your bank account. You may be able to withdraw foreign currencies from major Bank of China branches and designated foreign currency ATM’s in major hotels and banking outlets.