The Process of Getting a SIM card in China – from where to buy to register your phone number

If you’re traveling to China and you want to be able to use your cell phone, you’ll need to get a Chinese SIM card. This process was a bit of a headache, but now it’s pretty easy. Here’s everything you need to know about getting a SIM card in China.

Where to buy a SIM card in China?

There are three main ways to buy a SIM card in China

1. At the airport
2. At a mobile phone store
3. Online

How to register your SIM card in China?

To use your SIM card in China, you’ll need to register it with your passport. This can be done at the airport or a mobile phone store, you will need to be there in person to activate your SIM card.

The process is quite simple if you’re registering your SIM card at the airport. All you need to do is go to the China Mobile counter and show your passport. They will then take care of the rest.

The process is a bit more complicated if you’re registering your SIM card at a mobile phone store. First, you’ll need to fill out a form with your personal information. Then, you’ll need to go to a local police station and get a stamp on the form. Once you have the form and the stamp, you can take it back to the mobile phone store, and they will register your SIM card.

How to activate your SIM card in China?

Once you have your SIM card and it’s been registered, you’ll need to activate it. This can be done either online or by calling customer service. We recommend activating your SIM card online, as it’s usually quicker and easier.

To activate your SIM card online, you’ll need to go to the China Mobile website and log in with your account information. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to activate your SIM card.

If you need to call China Mobile’s customer service to activate your SIM card, the number is 10086.

How to add money to your SIM card in China?

To use your SIM card, you’ll need to add money to your account. This can be done online or by going to a China Mobile store.

If you’re adding money to your account online, you’ll need to log in to your account on the China Mobile website. Once you’re logged in, you’ll be able to add money to your account.

If you’re adding money to your account at a China Mobile store, you’ll need to take your passport and the SIM card to which you want to add money. The store clerk will then help you add money to your account.

How to use your SIM card in China?

Once you have a SIM card and you’ve added money to your account, you’ll be able to use it just like any other cell phone. Insert the SIM card into your phone, and you’ll be able to make and receive calls and texts.

Conclusion

Getting a SIM card in China is relatively easy. There are three main ways to buy a SIM card: at the airport, at a mobile phone store, or online. After you have purchased the SIM Card, you will need to register it with your passport at the airport or China Mobile’s store and then activate your SIM Card.

We highly recommend buying our E-SIM card online, as it’s the most accessible and convenient option. You can get connected online as soon as you land. In addition, if you landed at an airport where China Mobile may not have a counter before the Immigration counter, you would have to wait until you passed the immigration and collected your baggage before purchasing a SIM Card. To avoid encountering any issues in between, safer to buy an E-Sim beforehand. Our E-Sim runs on the China Mobile network and does not require you to register for the E-Sim and we don’t need your passport; we only need your email address to email the QR code to you for installation.