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UnionPay Credit Cards

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UnionPay credit cards — no foreign transaction fee in mainland China and Macau, essential for cross-border trips.

Frequently asked questions

How is UnionPay different from other card networks?

UnionPay is an international card network with a global merchant footprint. Visa and Mastercard have the widest acceptance, UnionPay usually carries the lowest fees for spending in mainland China, American Express has fewer merchants but a wider range of perks, and JCB earns extra rebates in Japan.

How many UnionPay cards are there?

We list 10 UnionPay credit cards from major banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi, Hang Seng, DBS and BEA.

What foreign transaction fee do UnionPay cards charge?

It depends on the issuing bank, typically around 1.95%–2%. UnionPay cards have charged 1% since January 2025, which is still the lowest.

Who should get a UnionPay card?

It depends on how you spend: frequent travellers get the widest acceptance from Visa or Mastercard; UnionPay has low fees in mainland China; premium users get airport lounges and other perks with American Express; and JCB carries partner offers in Japan.