How to Say “Do you accept cards?” in Chinese
Shopping · HSK 3
"Do you accept cards?" in Chinese is 可以刷卡吗？ (kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma). Credit cards are 信用卡 (xìnyòngkǎ). 刷卡 (shuā kǎ, "swipe card") is the verb for paying by card.
Primary translation
可以刷卡吗？
kě yǐ shuā kǎ ma
Traditional: 可以刷卡嗎？
When to use it
Credit cards are 信用卡 (xìnyòngkǎ). 刷卡 (shuā kǎ, "swipe card") is the verb for paying by card. But most Chinese businesses prefer QR-code payment via 支付宝 (Alipay) and 微信支付 (WeChat Pay); set one up before traveling if possible. Foreign cards are accepted at hotels and large chains but often declined at small shops and taxis. Always ask 可以刷卡吗 before ordering or carry cash backup.
Example sentences
可以刷卡吗？
Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
Can I pay by card?
只收现金和微信。
Zhǐ shōu xiànjīn hé Wēixìn.
We only accept cash and WeChat.
你们接受 Visa 卡吗？
Nǐmen jiēshòu Visa kǎ ma?
Do you accept Visa cards?