1688 cross border payments made easy
1688 sourcing solution with a seamless payment method
Seamless integration
Smooth procurement on 1688.com and seamless payment integration to World Account
Pay securely with peace of mind
World Account integrates with your 1688 account to authorise your payments directly to 1688 suppliers
No annual limits
No threshold limits for yearly foreign exchange payments
Lower your costs
Competitive exchange rate for conversions to CNH
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
- 1700 sub-categories
What's Cross-border Pay (跨境宝)?
Cross-border Pay (跨境宝/KJB) is a service provided by 1688.com and WorldFirst. It’s a one-stop cross-border solution for international 1688 buyers outside of mainland China.
How to use Cross-border Pay (跨境宝/KJB):
- Register for a 1688.com account
- Register for a World Account by WorldFirst
- Convert funds to CNH in your World Account
- Authorise your World Account to link your payments to 1688.com via Cross-border Pay (跨境宝 /KJB)
*This payment solution is available to users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan and British Virgin Islands only.
Why source from 1688.com?
Competitive pricing
- Up to 15% cheaper than sourcing from other B2B sourcing platforms and marketplaces
Marketplace support
- Global selling on marketplaces such as Amazon, Wish, AliExpress, Lazada, Shopee supported
- Direct delivery of orders to multiple major marketplaces’ warehouses in China
- Cooperation with logistic companies that support international delivery
Wide selection of products
- Comprehensive range of the suppliers on 1688.com
- Direct contact with factories via 1688.com
- Widely supports OEM model
FAQs
Is there a minimum amount for transfers from my bank account into my World Account?
No, there’s no minimum amount.
What are the advantages of using my World Account to pay into 1688.com?
There are a few advantages.
- Save time and cost: Make CNH payments directly from your World Account to 1688 suppliers.
- Seamless payments: It takes just a few minutes to connect your 1688 account to your World Account. Whenever you make purchases on 1688.com, funds will automatically be deducted from your World Account to save you the trouble.
Can I transfer funds from my personal account to my World Account?
We can only receive funds from the following sources:
- Online marketplaces
- Payment gateways
- Third-party businesses
- VAT returns or your own company or personal same-name bank account*
*Same-name bank account refers to a bank account that has the same name as the account registered with WorldFirst.
How do I add SGD to my World Account?
You can make an SGD transfer to your allocated SGD account with WorldFirst. Do check with your local bank if there are any charges involved.
Will a transfer to my World Account be reflected immediately?
Scenario 1: Transfer from your same-name bank account* to your World Account.
This usually takes between one hour and one working day.
*A same-name bank account is a bank account opened in the same name as your World Account.
Scenario 2: Transfer from your director/shareholder’s personal bank account to your company’s World Account.
This usually takes between one to two working days.
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
Beginner's guide to using 1688.com
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