"TRAVEL PASS" is a product developed jointly by China UnionPay, the Bank of Beijing, and China Unicom, aimed at offering inbound travelers both easy payment and communication services. The product is a portable device that integrates mobile Wi-Fi and QR code payment functions, which can accommodate both a SIM card and a bank card, providing users with a range of services, such as mobile Wi-Fi access, QR code payment, and translation.
Where to Apply:
- Beijing Capital International Airport: China Unicom's service hall
- Beijing Daxing International Airport: the "Mobile Services" section of the Airport Service Counter, and China Unicom's service hall
Pricing:
The products are sold in a package format:
1.SIM cards for communication are available in four durations: 7 days, 10 days, 15 days, and 30 days.
2.The terminal device is priced at CNY 400. During the trial period, the device can be rented for free, but a deposit of CNY 400 is required.
3.The Bank of Beijing cards can be applied for free.
Service Scope:
1.Communication: After inserting your SIM card into the device, you can gain access to several services including Internet, mobile Wi-Fi, and SMS reception. The SIM card can also be used on a mobile phone to enable voice calls.
2.Payment: You can pay by scanning QR codes at China's consumption venues that display the logos of UnionPay and/or Cloud QuickPass. Additionally, you can pay through the device at some consumption venues with green signs showing the payment codes of WeChat.
Top-up Services:
1.SIM Card: The card can be topped up at a service hall of China Unicom or via the official App of China Unicom.
2.Bank Card: The card can be topped up by using CNY cash at any of the ATMs of the Bank of Beijing, with a maximum limit of CNY 10,000.
How to Request Refunds:
1.SIM Card: The service plan will automatically expire, and the remaining balance is non-refundable.
2.Bank Card: Every cardholder can use the remaining balance for consumption before exiting China or withdraw it through ATMs or the service counters of the Bank of Beijing.
Where to Return the Device:
The terminal device can be returned at China Unicom service halls located near the arrivals exits of the following airports:
1.Beijing Capital International Airport (Terminal 3)
2.Beijing Daxing International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport