How to apply for a bank card in China?

(I) Foreigners can bring your valid documents such as passports or Foreign Permanent Resident ID Cards to the outlets of commercial banks to apply for a bank card.

(II) Foreigners shall keep the bank cards secure, to avoid loss or unauthorized use by others or criminals. In case of card loss, please report it to the corresponding bank in time.

Source: A Guide to Working and Living in China as Business Expatriates (2025 Edition) issued by the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China