可以刷卡吗？
kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
Can i pay by card · trad. 可以刷卡嗎？
可以刷卡吗？ (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma) is used to ask if a place accepts card payments. It's a common question when shopping or dining, especially in places where cash or mobile payment might be more prevalent.
What does 可以刷卡吗？ (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?) mean?
可以刷卡吗？ (kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?) means “can I pay by card” in English. Word for word, it breaks down as “can swipe card question particle.”
When to use it
Neutral and polite. It's a direct question. A common reply might be “可以” (kěyǐ, “yes, you can”) or “对不起，我们只收现金/手机支付” (duìbuqǐ, wǒmen zhǐ shōu xiànjīn/shǒujī zhīfù, “sorry, we only accept cash/mobile payment”).
How to pronounce it
Sounds like “kuh-YEE SHWAH-kah mah?” The tones are rising, rising, first, neutral.
Other ways to say it
- 能刷卡吗？néng shuākǎ ma?Can I pay by card? (slightly more casual)
- 收信用卡吗？shōu xìnyòngkǎ ma?Do you accept credit cards?
- 可以用手机支付吗？kěyǐ yòng shǒujī zhīfù ma?Can I pay by mobile?
Examples
请问，可以刷卡吗？
qǐngwèn, kěyǐ shuākǎ ma?
Excuse me, can I pay by card?
对不起，我们这里不可以刷卡。
duìbuqǐ, wǒmen zhèlǐ bù kěyǐ shuākǎ.
Sorry, we don't accept card payments here.
这家商店可以刷卡，也可以用微信支付。
zhè jiā shāngdiàn kěyǐ shuākǎ, yě kěyǐ yòng Wēixìn zhīfù.
This store accepts card payments, and also WeChat Pay.
Pro tip: While 刷卡 literally means “swipe card,” it's generally used to ask about any card payment (swiping, inserting, or tapping). Be aware that many smaller shops in China are mobile-payment only.
Related phrases
给便宜点，我买两个 · Give me a deal — i'll buy two一共多少钱？ · How much all together可以用支付宝吗？ · Can i use alipay
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