PayFixChina

At the counter: pay in under a minute.

Updated 2026-10-26 4 ways to pay ~4 min Cash backup included

Can you pay here?

Yes. Most convenience stores take Alipay, WeChat Pay, and cash. Foreign cards rarely work directly at the till.

Try these in order

Start with the method the staff expect, then fall back to cash.

  1. Alipay payment code

    Open the payment code or scan the shop's printed QR code.

    Works once a foreign card is bound.

  2. WeChat Pay code

    Same flow inside WeChat, under Services.

    Works if your account passed verification.

  3. Cash

    Hand over RMB notes and take your change.

    Works everywhere. Keep notes under 100 RMB.

  4. Physical card

    Ask before the cashier rings up the sale.

    Only at some chain stores. Many tills have no card reader.

What to say

Show the Chinese line to staff. The pinyin is for you.

English 中文
Can I pay with Alipay? 可以用支付宝吗？ Kěyǐ yòng Zhīfùbǎo ma?
Can I pay with cash? 我可以用现金吗？ Wǒ kěyǐ yòng xiànjīn ma?
Sorry, my card was declined. Do you take cash? 不好意思，我的卡被拒了。可以付现金吗？ Bù hǎoyìsi, wǒ de kǎ bèi jù le. Kěyǐ fù xiànjīn ma?
Can you break a 100 RMB note? 一百元能找开吗？ Yìbǎi yuán néng zhǎo kāi ma?

If payment fails here

Each error page gives three steps and a fallback for this situation.

Card not supported

Alipay Won't Accept My Visa? 4 Fixes That Work (2026)

Payment failed

Can't Scan a Personal QR in China as a Foreigner? Do This

No change available

Do Shops in China Still Take Cash? Yes, and Here Is How

Insufficient balance

Alipay Says Insufficient Balance Even Though Your Card Works

We do not accept that

Google Pay in China: Why It Does Not Work (2026)

Network unavailable

Paying in China Without Internet: What Still Works

Product not available

Alipay Prepaid Card Status: Does TourPass Still Work?

Backup options

Get out of the queue first. Solve the payment later.

  • Pay cash and keep the receipt

    Ask for a receipt if you may need a refund later.

  • Try the next shop

    Chain stores are more likely to have a working QR setup.

  • Use self-checkout only if it shows Alipay or WeChat Pay

    Self-checkouts often skip cash and foreign cards.

Still stuck at the counter? A 15-minute screen share usually finds the failing step. See how remote help works →

Independent guide. Not affiliated with Alipay, WeChat Pay, or any card network. Rules checked 2026-10-26 (version 2026-10). Staff may ask for a different method. Tell us what happened.