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How to Set Up Alipay with a Foreign Card

How to Set Up Alipay with a Foreign Card

Step-by-step guide to linking a foreign Visa, Mastercard, or Amex card to Alipay for use in China. No Chinese bank account needed. Covers setup, common binding failures, TourCard backup, and 2026 transaction limits.

June 17, 20265 min

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