Feeling unwell? Sort out payment before the queue.
Can you pay here?
Usually yes, with cash or a QR app. Hospitals ask you to register and pay before seeing a doctor. International clinics take cards.
Try these in order
Start with the method the staff expect, then fall back to cash.
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Hospital registration desk
Register with your passport, then pay the deposit at the cashier.
Cash and local QR payments. Some cards. -
Pharmacy QR payment
Pay with Alipay or WeChat Pay at the counter.
Works with a bound card. -
Cash
Pay for medicine and hospital deposits.
Accepted. Keep small notes. -
International clinic
Use a clinic that serves foreign patients.
Cards accepted. Fees are higher.
What to say
Show the Chinese line to staff. The pinyin is for you.
| English | 中文 |
|---|---|
| I need a doctor. | 我需要看医生。 |
| Where do I register? | 在哪里挂号？ |
| Can I pay with cash? | 可以付现金吗？ |
| Do you take this card? | 可以用这张卡吗？ |
If payment fails here
Each error page gives three steps and a fallback for this situation.
No change available
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Card not supported
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Name does not match
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Refund processing
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Security review required
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Account frozen
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Backup options
Get out of the queue first. Solve the payment later.
- Go to an international clinic
Staff speak English and accept cards.
- Ask the pharmacy for a generic option
Generic medicine costs less and is easier to pay for.
- Keep every receipt
You need receipts for travel insurance claims.
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.