What is the Chinese currency? As you prepare for your visit to China, this guide will provide a simple introduction to the Chinese renminbi and answer questions related to exchanging money and avoiding fake bank notes. China’s official currency, the renminbi (RMB), can seem incredibly confusing to foreigners. Even the name “renminbi” is hard for a lot of people to pronounce correctly. So … [Read more...] about China Currency: 2026 Guide to Use & Exchange Chinese RMB
Money Tips for Travelers and Expats in China by TravelChinaCheaper
Get experts tips on money in China from these excellent articles in the TravelChinaCheaper archive. Includes tips on how to move money in China, get money from an ATM, open a bank in China, use mobile payments and much, much more!
5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2026
Moving money internationally is never easy. At this point you probably already know that. So as you research options to get money into China, it helps to know what has worked in the past and which methods are the cheapest for transferring money internationally. It doesn't matter whether you're a broke traveler who needs money quickly or you're trying to pay for something in China … [Read more...] about 5 Cheapest Ways to Get Money to China in 2026
U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2025 Guide
Do you need to file US taxes as an English teacher in China? Having taught English and filed taxes many times from China, in this guide I'd like to turn a complex answer into something easy to understand. Learn whether or not you need to file US taxes as an expat and if so, what you need to know to file. I remember my first year teaching in China. I had no intention to file taxes back home … [Read more...] about U.S. Taxes for English Teachers in China | 2025 Guide
Using an ATM in China in 2025 | What You Need to Know
For travelers, the easiest way to get Chinese renminbi (also called "yuan" or "RMB") is via a local ATM machine. While it may sound daunting to pull money when you can't read Chinese characters, it's thankfully not that hard. Still, there are a few things to keep in mind if you want to use an ATM in China. For most travelers, using cash is going to be the easiest way to pay for things … [Read more...] about Using an ATM in China in 2025 | What You Need to Know
How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2025 Tutorial)
For years, WeChat and Alipay have promised to allow people to add foreign credit cards to use mobile payment in China. Considering how much easier it is to purchase goods and services using WeChat in China, this is huge for expats and travelers to China. But does it work? And if not...what other options are there? For the longest time, it was only possible to connect a Chinese bank card … [Read more...] about How to Add a Foreign Credit Card to WeChat Pay (2025 Tutorial)
How Add Money to WeChat in 2025 (Domestic & International)
If you didn't already know, paying by WeChat in China has now overtaken cash as the most common method of payment. In some cases, cash isn't even accepted anymore. If you're traveling to China, it's still possible to get around using cash (barely), but it's not always the easiest option. What if there were an easier way to add money to WeChat so you could pay with your phone in China? There is, … [Read more...] about How Add Money to WeChat in 2025 (Domestic & International)