English–Chinese
“pay by card” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinshuā kǎ
Example
请问可以刷卡吗？qǐng wèn ké yǐ shuā kǎ ma
Excuse me, can I pay by card?
How to say “pay by card” in Chinese
“Pay by card” in Chinese is 刷卡 (shuā kǎ).
A card moves through or near a payment terminal so the terminal accepts it for payment or identity checking.
Example sentences with 刷卡
很多小店还没办法刷卡。hěn duō xiǎo diàn hái méi bàn fǎ shuā kǎ
Many small shops still cannot take card payments.
Tips for using 刷卡
- English "swipe" often suggests a magnetic stripe, but this word also covers inserting, tapping, or waving a card at a modern reader.