--- title: "\"Enabling Seamless Transactions for Global Travelers in China\" - Powered by Thunes" description: Explore the world of payments in China! This session covers how to utilize mobile wallets and bank apps to connect with Alipay, WeChat Pay, and e-CNY. image: https://39936595.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Enabling%20seamless%20transactions%20for%20global%20travelers%20in%20China_%20-%20Powered%20by%20Thunes-1.png --- ![](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/Enabling%20seamless%20transactions%20for%20global%20travelers%20in%20China_%20-%20Powered%20by%20Thunes-1.png) # "Enabling Seamless Transactions for Global Travelers in China" - Powered by Thunes [ Singapore FinTech Festival ](https://39936595.hs-sites.com/sff-2024-session-recordings-payments/author/singapore-fintech-festival) Nov 15, 2024 12:00:00 AM   The presentation focuses on the challenges global travelers face when trying to make transactions in China's largely cashless society and introduces Thunes as a solution.   Key highlights   **Challenges for Foreign Travellers in China:** - Difficulty using credit cards and cash for local transactions in China's cashless society. - Specific examples include paying for taxis, vending machines, and small market purchases. **Thunes' Initiative:** - Thunes enables transactions through QR code payments. - Allows users to pay with their mobile wallets from their home country. **Reducing friction: ** - Personal experience of friction in using mobile wallets in China. - Thunes QR payment solution allows users to pay in their local currency with their home mobile wallet apps. - Provides a new revenue stream for banks and mobile wallets. - Single API connection to multiple QR codes in China. - No need for additional onboarding or app installations for travellers.   Conclusion Thunes' partnerships and technical solutions ensure that international travelers can use their local mobile wallets in China effortlessly, thereby enhancing their overall experience in China. 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