Guide to BOC Compass App Use

With the ongoing expansion of visa-free policies and increasing facilitation of entry procedures, “Travel in China” and “Shop in China” are gaining popularity. Wondering how to quickly handle your needs for food, accommodation, transportation, and sightseeing? The “BOC Compass” app, developed by Bank of China specifically for international visitors to China, offers a multilingual interactive experience. From dining and lodging to getting around and shopping—it’s all made easy! Give it a try now!

BOC Compass integrates a wide range of service platforms, offering a seamless multilingual experience with interfaces in Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish and Russian.

It supports registration via email, aligning with international user habits.

For added convenience, a guest mode is available, allowing access to essential features such as maps, language translation as well as train, flight, hotel, and attraction ticket bookings without requiring login. Instead of downloading multiple apps.

International travelers can rely on BOC Compass for a one-stop solution to navigate China with ease.

The app offers an online appointment service for account opening, streamlining the process by collecting necessary information in advance to eliminate language barriers in form-filling, reducing waiting time at bank outlets, and improving service efficiency. A mobile financial map enables quick searches of nearby BOC outlets, ATMs, foreign currency ATMs, foreign currency exchange points, and tax refund locations, providing essential financial services at your fingertips.

The App provides translation services in 30 languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish, Russian and German, supporting various usage scenarios. Voice translation enables seamless face-to-face conversations. Text translation includes offline translation packages, ensuring functionality even without an internet connection. Image translation supports photo recognition for translating signs, menus, documents, and more.

The APP offers train and flight ticket bookings, English maps, and AR-based real-time navigation, ensuring hassle-free travel across China.

The APP provides a comprehensive information hub to help international visitors explore China while also sharing Chinese culture with the world. The guide covers entry regulations, communication, transportation, catering, accommodation, sightseeing, and cultural customs. It includes carefully selected restaurants and travel recommendations, along with essential travel tips for a smooth and enjoyable experience.

The APP features smart ordering services that support 13 languages, including English, Japanese, Korean, French, Spanish and Russian. It offers local restaurant recommendations, location navigation, and table reservations.

The APP provides comprehensive shopping guides, featuring popular products in the "Popular Cities" section. It also includes a map displaying all the tax-free stores with one-click navigation and provides detailed information on the tax refund procedures and requirements.

The APP is available on Apple, Google Play, Huawei, Vivo, Xiaomi and Samsung app stores worldwide. International visitors can also scan QR codes at airports, Payment Service Centers and BOC outlets to download the app upon arrival in China.
Source: HomeinChengdu