Traditional Chinese - Paying in Taiwan

可以刷卡嗎

Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?

Can I pay by card?

Meaning: 可以刷卡嗎？ means “Can I pay by card?” Use it before paying at a restaurant, store, clinic, or taxi.

When to use: Use 可以刷卡嗎？ (Kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?) when you want to know if credit or debit cards are accepted.

Tip: 刷卡 (shuākǎ) is the common Taiwan phrase for paying by card. Don’t translate word-by-word as “use card.”

支援行動支付嗎？

Zhīyuán xíngdòng zhīfù ma?

Do you accept mobile payment?

Meaning: 支援行動支付嗎？ means “Do you accept mobile payment?” It sounds natural for LINE Pay, 街口支付, Apple Pay, and similar options.

When to use: Use 支援行動支付嗎？ (Zhīyuán xíngdòng zhīfù ma?) when you want to pay with your phone.

Tip: 行動支付 (xíngdòng zhīfù) is the Taiwan term for mobile payment; it’s not about “action” in this phrase.

現金可以嗎

Xiànjīn kěyǐ ma?

Is cash okay?

Meaning: 現金可以嗎？ means “Is cash okay?” It’s a simple way to confirm if paying in cash is accepted.

When to use: Use 現金可以嗎？ (Xiànjīn kěyǐ ma?) at small vendors, shops, or when you are unsure about payment options.

可以轉帳嗎

Kěyǐ zhuǎnzhàng ma?

Can I bank-transfer it?

Meaning: 可以轉帳嗎？ means “Can I bank-transfer it?” It’s useful for splitting costs, deposits, small businesses, and informal payments.

When to use: Use 可以轉帳嗎？ (Kěyǐ zhuǎnzhàng ma?) when you want to pay by bank transfer instead of cash or card.

我沒有零錢

Wǒ méiyǒu língqián.

I don’t have change.

Meaning: 我沒有零錢。 means “I don’t have change.” It helps when you only have larger bills.

When to use: Use 我沒有零錢。 (Wǒ méiyǒu língqián.) at markets, small shops, parking spots, or places that prefer exact change.

Tip: 零錢 (língqián) usually means small change or coins, not “zero money.”

不用找了

Bú yòng zhǎo le.

Keep the change.

Meaning: 不用找了。 means “Keep the change.” In Taiwan, tipping is not usually expected, but this can be handy for small amounts.

When to use: Use 不用找了。 (Bú yòng zhǎo le.) in taxis or small cash payments when you do not need the change back.

找錯錢了

Zhǎo cuò qián le.

The change is wrong.

Meaning: 找錯錢了。 means “The change is wrong.” It’s direct but normal if said with a polite tone.

When to use: Use 找錯錢了。 (Zhǎo cuò qián le.) when you check your cash change and think there is a mistake.

少給了

Shǎo gěi le.

It’s short / Not enough was given.

Meaning: 少給了。 means “It’s short” or “Not enough was given.” It can refer to money, items, food, or documents.

When to use: Use 少給了。 (Shǎo gěi le.) when something you received is less than expected.

多給了

Duō gěi le.

Too much was given.

Meaning: 多給了。 means “Too much was given.” Use it when you received extra money, items, or change.

When to use: Use 多給了。 (Duō gěi le.) when you want to honestly point out that someone gave too much.

可以換小鈔嗎

Kěyǐ huàn xiǎochāo ma?

Can I change this into smaller bills?

Meaning: 可以換小鈔嗎？ means “Can I change this into smaller bills?” It’s very practical before paying small vendors or splitting costs.

When to use: Use 可以換小鈔嗎？ (Kěyǐ huàn xiǎochāo ma?) when you have a large bill and need smaller bills.

有會員價嗎

Yǒu huìyuán jià ma?

Is there a member price?

Meaning: 有會員價嗎？ means “Is there a member price?” This is common in stores, pharmacies, cafés, and chain shops in Taiwan.

When to use: Use 有會員價嗎？ (Yǒu huìyuán jià ma?) when you want to ask if members get a special price.

需要會員嗎

Xūyào huìyuán ma?

Do I need to be a member?

Meaning: 需要會員嗎？ means “Do I need to be a member?” It helps you understand whether a discount or service requires membership.

When to use: Use 需要會員嗎？ (Xūyào huìyuán ma?) when asking about discounts, purchases, reservations, or special services.

這個有現貨嗎

Zhège yǒu xiànhuò ma?

Is this in stock?

Meaning: 這個有現貨嗎？ means “Is this in stock?” It is useful in shops, electronics stores, boutiques, and online pickup situations.

When to use: Use 這個有現貨嗎？ (Zhège yǒu xiànhuò ma?) when you want to know if an item is available right now.