1688 Cross-Border Payments Official Partner
Pay Your 1688 Suppliers Directly from Singapore.
Cut Out the Middleman. Keep More of Your Margins.
Pay your 1688.com suppliers directly in Chinese Yuan (CNH) using WorldFirst World Pay
- Competitive exchange rates
- No Chinese bank account required
- Direct supplier payments
- Faster order processing
Trusted by Singapore Businesses Buying from China
Whether you’re importing for eCommerce, wholesale distribution, manufacturing, or retail, paying suppliers efficiently is just as important as finding the right products.
Instead of relying on expensive payment intermediaries, Singapore businesses can now connect their WorldFirst account directly to 1688 and pay suppliers through the platform’s official Cross-border Pay (跨境宝) integration.
Buying on 1688 Is Easy. Paying from Singapore Isn't.
1688 is built for the domestic Chinese market.
That means Singapore buyers often encounter challenges such as:
- International credit card transaction limits
- High foreign exchange fees
- 3% international card surcharges through Alipay
- Large corporate payments being flagged or declined
As a result, many businesses turn to sourcing agents simply to complete supplier payments.
But that convenience often comes with unnecessary costs.
Which Payment Method Makes the Most Sense?
If you’re already dealing directly with your supplier, World Pay gives you a simpler and more cost-effective way to pay.
Why Singapore Businesses Choose World Pay
Lower Payment Costs
Competitive Foreign Exchange Rates
Built for Business Payments
Direct Supplier Payments
Faster Processing
Better Financial Records
Start Paying 1688 Suppliers in Four Steps
Open Your WorldFirst Singapore Account
Complete your business registration online.
Deposit SGD
Fund your account and convert your balance into offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH).
Link Your 1688 Account
Connect your 1688 ID to your WorldFirst account.
Pay with World Pay (跨境宝)
At checkout, simply select 跨境宝 (World Pay) and complete your payment directly from your WorldFirst balance.
Open Your WorldFirst Singapore Account
Complete your business registration online.
Deposit SGD
Fund your account and convert your balance into offshore Chinese Yuan (CNH).
Link Your 1688 Account
Connect your 1688 ID to your WorldFirst account.
Pay with World Pay (跨境宝)
At checkout, simply select 跨境宝 (World Pay) and complete your payment directly from your WorldFirst balance.
Who Is This For?
- eCommerce brands
- Amazon sellers
- Shopee /Lazada /Tiktok Shop sellers
- Wholesale distributors
- Retail businesses
- Manufacturers
- SMEs importing from China
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FAQs
No, there’s no minimum amount.
There are several advantages, especially if you’re sourcing regularly from 1688 suppliers:
- Save time and cost: Pay 1688 suppliers in CNH directly from your World Account, no need for currency conversions or third-party services
- Quick setup: Link your 1688 account to your World Account in minutes
- Seamless 1688 payments: When you place an order on 1688.com, the payment is automatically deducted from your World Account, so there’s no need to top up or log in elsewhere
We can accept funds from the following sources:
- Online marketplaces
- Payment gateways
- Third-party businesses
- VAT returns or your own company/personal same-name bank account*
*A same-name bank account is one that matches the name on your World Account.
Log in to your World Account to view your SGD account details, then make a local bank transfer from your same-name account. Funds usually arrive on the same day but this can vary depending on your bank. Check with your bank to see if any transfer fees apply.
From a same-name bank account: This usually takes between one hour and one working day.
*A same-name bank account is one that matches the name on your World Account.
From a director/shareholder’s personal bank account to a company World Account: This can take up to two working days.
