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2026 年在中国可以使用现金支付吗？
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⚠️ SYMPTOM
您想知道整个行程是否需要携带人民币现金，还是只靠支付宝/微信支付就够了。
🔍 MOST LIKELY CAUSE
主要城市 90% 以上已实现无现金支付，但农村地区、出租车、路边小摊以及部分博物馆仍需要使用人民币现金。
✓ HOW TO FIX
随身携带 ¥500–¥1,000 现金作为备用。可使用境外 Visa/Mastercard 在 Bank of China、ICBC 或 China Construction Bank 的 ATM 取现（单笔限额 ¥2,500，手续费 1–3%）。
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