1688 payments exclusively through WorldFirst
Shop from over 10 million suppliers on China’s leading online B2B marketplace and pay instantly.
Lower your supplier costs
Get a competitive exchange rate with transparent fees
Secure
Enjoy a fully compliant flow of funds; it’s the only way for buyers outside of mainland China to pay suppliers directly
No limits on payment size
Make payments of all sizes, with no minimum or maximum transaction size
Fast payments
What’s 1688.com?
1688.com is China’s leading online B2B marketplace for businesses dealing with wholesale, sourcing and dropshipping.
Facts about 1688.com:
- 120 million registered users
- 10 million suppliers
- 1,700 sub-categories
Pay suppliers in seconds
Make fully compliant, instant payments to suppliers on 1688.com to help build trust. Faster settlements speed up production and shipment, keeping you one step ahead.
How to use Cross-border Pay:
- Register for a 1688.com account
- Register for a World Account
- Convert funds to CNH in your World Account
- Authorise your World Account to link your payments to 1688.com via Cross-border Pay
*This payment solution is applicable to users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Virgin Island British only.
Why source from 1688.com?
Competitive pricing
- Up to 15% cheaper than sourcing from other B2B sourcing platforms and marketplaces
Made for online sellers
- Supports global selling on marketplaces such as Amazon, Wish, AliExpress, Lazada and Shopee
- Orders are delivered to multiple marketplace warehouses in China
- Supports international delivery via partnerships with logistics companies
Wide selection of products and suppliers
- Comprehensive range of suppliers on 1688.com
- Deal with factories directly
- 1688.com supports the OEM model
FAQs
Do I need an Alipay Business account to pay my 1688 suppliers?
No, with a World Account, you can pay suppliers on 1688.com directly through the ‘Cross-border Pay’ function.
How long does it take to pay my 1688 supplier?
Once your accounts are set up, the payment will arrive almost immediately.
What are the main advantages of using WorldFirst to pay my 1688 suppliers?
There are a few advantages.
- Savings on exchange rate cost – WorldFirst charges a lower margin compared to local banks
- Security – Enjoy a fully compliant flow of funds to make 1688.com supplier payments
- Faster transfers – Payments are instant
Trusted by our customers
HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
“Love the Kuajingbao (KJB) feature, saved all my hassles looking for a payment agent every time. Enjoyed correspondence with WorldFirst team as well with every queries always well clarified.”
Jimmy Tan
Amazon seller
HEAR FROM OUR CUSTOMERS
“Ever since my company used WorldFirst and KJB, our procurement process has improved in terms of efficiency and cost. Stable platform, transparent pricing. Highly recommended!”
Thomas
Founder of Masoglobal
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