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Your First Choice for Payments into China

Save money, time, and have peace of mind when paying to China. Sign up for a multi-currency account and pay your Chinese suppliers and partners in 1688 or TaoWorld in just a few clicks.

Pay into China with WorldFirst

Pay your suppliers like a local

Pay your Chinese suppliers directly into business or personal bank accounts in your choice of CNY*/CNH/ USD currencies.

*Please check FAQs to see in which countries we support to pay in CNY.

Instant payment solutions for 1688.com and TaoWorld

Easily access over 10,000 product categories and millions of suppliers on China’s top sourcing platforms 1688.com and TaoWorld. Pay directly using your WorldFirst account balance in just a few clicks.

Fast and flexible payments

Skip the 3-5 day wait with traditional payment methods – payments into China with WorldFirst can arrive in just hours, or even within seconds if your supplier has a WorldFirst account too.

Competitive, real-time FX rates

Easily convert your local currency to Chinese Yuan online in real-time, 24/7, with our competitive exchange rates, and pay your Chinese suppliers directly into their accounts.

Simple global sourcing with WorldTrade

Pay for your orders, track order statuses, and protect your transactions all in one place. Join over 1 million verified potential business partners globally and unlock endless opportunities.

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FAQs

We're currently supporting Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, Korea, China Taiwan, Nigeria, Algeria, India to pay in CNY, and more countries are coming soon. But you can pay in CNH in most of countries.

World Pay (跨境宝), created by WorldFirst and 1688.com, is designed for international e-commerce procurement. With World Pay (跨境宝), 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.
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 (跨境宝) to pay for your orders on 1688.com from China.

One WorldFirst account can link multiple 1688.com accounts, but a single 1688.com account can only be linked to one unique WorldFirst account.

Once World Pay is activated in your WorldFirst account, you’ll enjoy better exchange rates for CNH as well as be able to auto-debit CNH in real time for purchases in a single click.

When you view your payments on the portal, you can also see their status.

In your WorldFirst account,

  • Click “Payments” on the top navigation
  • Click “Transaction management” on the Payments page
  • Click “Pending payments” to see all payments due to be sent from your WorldFirst account
  • Logistics

    DHL

    DHL offers a comprehensive range of parcel, express, freight transport, and supply chain management services as well as e-commerce logistics solutions.

    China product sourcing marketplace

    1688.com

    China's leading wholesale marketplace. Source high-quality products directly from manufacturers.

    Accounting Saas

    Netsuite

    Run your business on one platform. Cloud ERP for growth-focused companies.

    Return logistics

    Return Helper

    Offers one-stop logistics for cross-border sellers, including first-mile and last-mile delivery, fulfillment, and returns management solutions.

    SGD150 Credits In Wallet

    How to redeem:

    · Sign up through the above link
    · Write to [email protected] quoting [WorldFirst150]
    · Only new users of Return Helper enjoys this promotion

    Digital marketing service

    VERZ DESIGN

    Offers full-suite e-commerce web development & digital marketing services, driving client success and growth for DTC, B2C, and B2B businesses. With a strong presence across SEA, Verz Design has been entrusted as one of the region's few Shopify Plus partner agencies.

    · Complimentary Website & Digital Marketing Audit for Supercharged Business Growth
    · Please reach out via email to [email protected] and [email protected] for further information.

    Digital marketing service

    AnyMind Group

    Marketing automation redefined. AI-powered solutions for brands to scale.

    Digital marketing service

    Eber

    Leading provider in the realm of loyalty solutions across multiple channels, including online, in-store, and mobile platforms.

    US Marketplace

    Amazon Global Selling

    Reach millions of customers worldwide.Sell internationally on Amazon's trusted platform.

    China product sourcing marketplace

    TaoWorld

    Effortless China sourcing. Simplified fulfillment and global shipping.

    US Furniture and Home living Marketplace

    Wayfair

    Your one-stop shop for home. Discover millions of furniture and décor items online.

    Online payment gateway

    2C2P

    Seamless online payments across Asia. Trusted payment processing for your global business.

    Accounting Saas

    Xero

    Beautiful, cloud-based accounting software designed for small businesses.

    HR services Saas

    Talenox

    A cloud-based HR software that simplifies payroll, leave, and employee management, tailored to meet local compliance needs in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

    80% off on the first 3 months for Talenox’s Paid Plans.

    How to redeem:

    · Click on link above
    · Input [WFCTAL80] to redeem this deal on Talenox’s website

    Loan financing

    CHOCO UP

    Provides fast, flexible, and zero-equity working capital solutions to empower businesses. Every business should have the chance to grow, which is why Choco-Up offers a range of solutions beyond just financing.

    Up to 10% cashback of fees.

    How to redeem:

    · Upon successful closure of adopting Revenue based financing/Invoice financing + complete repayment
    · Up to 10% cashback of fees charged by Choco Up on funding amount
    · Simply sign up via link, Choco Up will initiate agreement specifically for the promo signups thereafter

    Send money in 100+ currencies

    You can send money in your WorldFirst account to any of the currencies we support.

    Collect money in 20+ currencies

    You can collect money in 20+ currencies. It only takes a few minutes to open an account in the currency you need.

    Get Paid by 130+ marketplaces

    Seamlessly get paid by 130+ marketplaces and pay your suppliers anywhere.

    Pay in 15 currencies with World Card, no FX fees

    Enjoy zero FX fees when paying in the following 15 currencies with World Card.