Metro and bus codes
Metro and bus rides are usually a QR code in Alipay or WeChat, not a foreign bank card at the gate.
Set this up after your wallet works. A mainland SIM is optional for this.
Keep a little cash as a backup. Cards are not universal on local transport.
Shanghai government useful apps · 15 Aug 2026
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