What currency should I bring?
Answer: We recommend you bring your major credit card, traveler's cheque and a small amount of cash. Most hotels and shops in major cities accept major credit cards.
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Shall I bring cash or travelers' cheque?
Answer: Both are ok. But we recommend you to bring traveler's cheque since it is safer than cash. But if you need, a small amount of cash is appropriate.
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Can credit card be used in China?
Answer: At present, the following credit cards are accepted in China: MasterCard, Federal Card, Visa, American Express, JCB and Diners Card.
However, these credit cards are only accepted at large hotels and shopping centers where the Bank of China has branches.
Note: Loss of the credit card should be reported to one of the branches of the Bank of China ASAP.
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Where do I change money for RMB in China?
Answer: You can exchange your currency and traveler's cheque at major airports, hotels, and department stores. The exchange rate is the same everywhere.
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Do the major banks have ATM (automatic transaction machine) machines where I may withdraw money at any time or do I have to go through a clerk during business hours? If so, are banks open on Saturday?
Answer: You can withdraw money (Chinese Yuan) from ATM machines of Bank of China at any time. And you can also transact through the bank clerk.
Their working hours are 9: 00AM -17: 30PM from Monday to Friday. On Saturday and Sunday, the working hours normally are 9:00AM - 15:00PM, but it may vary with banks. So you are recommended to transact it during the working days.The ATM machine of Bank of China can accept most foreign credit cards, such as VISA, American Express, Master Card etc.
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Can I use USD or CNY(Chinese Yuan) in Hong Kong?
Answer: USD & Chinese Yuan are not accepted in most shops & restaurants, but some shops do, While please be adviced that their exchange rate will not be so favorable for you, so we suggest you to exchange your currency into HKD from the bank or the money changer first.
