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How to Pay in Taiwan

Taiwan uses Traditional Chinese script, so download Google Translate's offline language pack before arrival. Cash is still king at night markets and small eateries, but LINE Pay and EasyCard are rapidly taking over everywhere else.

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LINE PayEssential

The most widely used mobile payment app in Taiwan, accepted at convenience stores, restaurants, and retail shops.

Pro tip: Link an international Visa or Mastercard to LINE Pay before arrival. Saves fumbling for cash at 7-Eleven.

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