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China Trip Readiness Checker

Score your payment, internet, visa, transport and emergency readiness before you fly.

In two minutes, find the one preparation step most likely to save your first day. No login to payment apps. No promise that a payment will clear.

Alipay and/or WeChat Pay installed At least one eligible foreign card linked Identity verification passed (if requested) Passport name and cardholder details match exactly eSIM or data plan installed and tested VPN tested before travel (if you plan to use one) A second payment method and modest cash backup ready First hotel's Chinese name, address and phone saved offline

This check verifies preparation steps you can complete before departure. The app and your card issuer always decide final payment eligibility. It does not access your payment accounts or promise a payment will clear.

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