{"id":39594,"date":"2024-10-17T08:34:47","date_gmt":"2024-10-17T08:34:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/anja"},"modified":"2025-11-13T07:57:22","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T07:57:22","slug":"1688-world-pay","status":"publish","type":"docs","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/af\/help-center\/faqs\/1688-world-pay\/","title":{"rendered":"Buying from China with 1688 x World Pay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
WorldFirst enables secure and efficient cross-border payments in CNY directly to your Chinese suppliers on 1688. It serves as your trusted payment platform for supplier transactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Fund your WorldFirst account before making purchases on 1688 or paying suppliers.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Yes. WorldFirst supports supplier payments in 100+ countries, including China, the U.S., and the U.K. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n No onboarding or subscription fees. Charges apply only when you transact. You incur no cost if you do not make purchases.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll need:\n\u25cf Mobile number and email address\n\u25cf Personal and company details\n\u25cf CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission) registration\n\u25cf BVN (Bank Verification Number)\n\u25cf UBO (Ultimate Beneficial Owner) structure<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n WorldFirst serves as your payment platform for secure, efficient supplier payments to China. To compare goods with existing suppliers, use 1688\u2019s platform for reference. WF enables its customers to pay suppliers from 1688 in CNY directly.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Most 1688 products are importable. However, restrictions apply to food\/fresh produce, second-hand goods, medical items, live livestock, and agricultural seedlings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Contact the seller immediately via 1688 to resolve issues. For unacceptable items, request a return\/refund directly from the seller. 1688\u2019s customer service will assist with returns.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Expect end-to-end shipping in 2-4 weeks: \n\u25cf Domestic (2-3 days): Seller to Guangzhou warehouse \n\u25cf International & Clearance (~3 weeks): Export clearance, flight to Nigeria, import clearance \n\u25cf Last-Mile Delivery: Few days to the recipient<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n No. Full payment is required upfront on 1688.com before shipment.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n 1688 partners with Speedaf Express (J&T-backed), the same logistics provider supporting Temu and Shein, offering reliable end-to-end delivery solutions.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Refer to the first question above for resolution steps via 1688.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll need:\n\u25cf Mobile number\n\u25cf Personal details\nRefer to 1688.com for official onboarding steps or contact the 1688 team.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You\u2019ll be asked for:\n\u25cf Personal details or business license\n\u25cf Order information\nAfter verification, the 1688 logistics partner will guide you through customs documentation. The 1688 support team will contact you if additional details are needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Shipping costs vary by product type and seller policy, visible on your order confirmation page.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Yes.\n\u25cf International fees are confirmed once goods reach the warehouse.\n\u25cf Nigeria has 20+ self-pickup points.\n\u25cf Last-mile delivery incurs a fixed \u00a515 fee.\n\u25cf Packages over 10kg require self-pickup.\nCheck 1688.com for updated rates.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You can track real-time delivery (domestic and international) via 1688 Official Logistics on your order page.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n No, there is no upper limit to your order value.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n Not always. The displayed price covers product cost only.\nYour total sourcing cost = Product cost + Logistics fees.\nMany suppliers offer tiered pricing (larger quantities = lower unit price) and may allow negotiation for additional discounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d), created by Ant Group and 1688.com, is designed for international e-commerce procurement. With World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d), you get better exchange rates for offshore RMB (CNH) and can directly checkout with your WorldFirst balance on 1688.com with just one click, making purchases more efficient and cost-effective.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n Using it is simple: you can either top up your offshore RMB (CNH) WorldFirst account in advance or convert other currencies to offshore RMB (CNH). Then, start using World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d) to pay for your orders on 1688.com from China. For more details, refer t<\/span>o <\/span>Make purchases on 1688<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n You will be charged for the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n (a) A standard rate for auto-debit transactions when paying for 1688.com orders – click “Activate World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d) service” for the total fee breakdown<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n (b) A tiered service fee (max. 0.2%) that will be charged according to your average monthly transaction volume (in CNY) on 1688.com<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/details>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\nHow do I know when to fund my WorldFirst account?<\/summary>\n
Can I use WorldFirst to pay suppliers outside China?<\/summary>\n
Is there any fee to join or use WorldFirst?<\/summary>\n
What documents are required for onboarding with WorldFirst?<\/summary>\n
What is the role of WorldFirst?<\/summary>\n
1688 – Related FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How do I know which products can be imported?<\/summary>\n
What should I do if received goods don\u2019t match my order?<\/summary>\n
How long does delivery take after payment?<\/summary>\n
Can I pay upon delivery?<\/summary>\n
Who handles logistics in Nigeria?<\/summary>\n
What if product quality doesn\u2019t match specifications?<\/summary>\n
What documents are required for onboarding on 1688?<\/summary>\n
What documents are required for shipping and customs?<\/summary>\n
How are shipping costs calculated?<\/summary>\n
Does the delivery address affect shipping costs?<\/summary>\n
How do I track my delivery?<\/summary>\n
Is there a maximum order value on 1688?<\/summary>\n
Is the price shown on 1688 final?<\/summary>\n
World Pay – Related FAQs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
How can I use World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\uff09to source goods from China?<\/summary>\n
How much does World Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\uff09cost?<\/summary>\n
How many 1688.com accounts can I link to my WorldFirst account?<\/summary>\n