Whats the most efficient to exchange my foreign currency to local money?
ATM’s are available in most cities in China and it is easy to obtain money from credit cards and ATM cards link to the bank accounts in your home country. The exchange rate used in this calculation is better than the rate used by banks and hotels when exchanging cash. The Bank of China has ATM’s that display an English menu. Visa, MasterCard and those credit cards and ATM cards displaying the Cirrus and Maestro symbols are always accepted. Credit/debit card can be used to obtain a cash advance from the teller at the bank as well as at an ATM. Please check with your issuing bank regarding card usage before traveling to China. Issuing bank may charge additional fees if cards are used in foreign countries. Travelers should carry an amount of cash as a reserve which can be used in emergency.