Open a bank account: The following are banks near Nanchang University that will facilitate international students in opening a RMB account:
China Construction Bank (Qianhu Branch)
Address: Building 9, Student Building, Nanchang University Qianhu Campus (opposite the Nanchang University Hospital)
When opening an account and exchanging foreign currency, international students must present their original passport.
When opening an account, international students need to apply for a UnionPay card associated with their account. This card is part of the account. (UnionPay cards are widely used in China, and their functions are the same as debit cards, which can transfer remittances directly to the recipient's account.)
It is recommended that international students exchange foreign currency and open an RMB account at the bank after entering the country, and apply for a Union Pay card before swiping the card to pay the tuition fee at university.