11kuai.xyz is a small, independent English-language guide to how money works in China: what the words mean, how to pay, what things cost and how the big shopping festivals run. It is written for travellers, international students, people moving for work and online shoppers who want clear answers without the jargon.
What we cover
- Chinese money words: yuan, kuai, jiao, mao and how to say prices.
- Paying in China: Alipay, WeChat Pay, foreign cards, cash and fees.
- Everyday prices: realistic ranges for budgeting.
- Singles' Day 11.11: history and shopping tips.
How we write
We keep the guides short and practical, and we review them regularly. Payment rules, fees and limits in China change often, so wherever a number matters we say how to check the current figure, usually inside the app itself. Prices are approximate ranges, not quotes.
Independence
This site is not affiliated with Alipay, Ant Group, WeChat, Tencent, Alibaba, JD.com, any bank or any government body. Brand names are used only to describe services. Nothing here is financial, legal or tax advice.
About the domain
In 2024 this domain briefly hosted an unrelated Chinese-language web shop, and after that it was parked. That earlier content has been removed. The current site is new and has no connection to its previous use.