1. Mobile Payment
In Shanghai, you can enjoy convenient mobile payment with Alipay, Weixin Pay, UnionPay or your overseas e-wallets. Please call English Service Hotlines if you have any questions or need further information.
English Service Hotline:
1.1 Alipay
1.2 Weixin Pay
1.3 UnionPay-powered Wallet Apps
1.4 Alipay+Overseas E-wallets
2. Bank Card Payment
Cards issued in your home country/region can be accepted if logos of UnionPay, Visa, Mastercard and other payment organizations are displayed at the checkout counter (see picture below). If not, please ask the cashier whether your card is accepted. If you hold a UnionPay card issued outside China's mainland, it can be accepted by any merchant POS terminal in China's mainland.
3. Cash Payment
If you want to pay in cash, there are two main ways to obtain RMB cash.
3.1 Cash Withdrawal
You can withdraw RMB by your bank card at an ATM or CRS with corresponding international payment network logos (see pictures below).
Cash withdrawal using UnionPay cards is supported by all ATMs and CRSs in Shanghai.
3.2 Currency Exchange
If you need cash, you can also directly exchange at bank outlets with currency exchange signs, outlets of qualified financial institutions or self-service kiosks. Please consult the staff for currencies available.
Source: Wechat account of the People's Bank of China Shanghai Head Office / Payment methods for foreigners.