{"id":55487,"date":"2025-12-18T09:27:58","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:27:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/?post_type=the-crossing&#038;p=55487"},"modified":"2025-12-18T09:36:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T09:36:53","slug":"what-is-dropshipping","status":"publish","type":"the-crossing","link":"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/the-crossing\/operating-business\/what-is-dropshipping\/","title":{"rendered":"What is dropshipping? 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It\u2019s an approach that\u2019s made e-commerce accessible to millions of entrepreneurs worldwide, with the global dropshipping market valued at over US<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/dropshipping-market\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$365 billion<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But while this model offers low startup costs and operational flexibility,<\/span><b> you\u2019ll need a solid grasp of business basics and know how global payments work to succeed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This guide will explain what dropshipping is, how it works and what you need to know to build a successful dropshipping business in today&#8217;s global marketplace.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this guide:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How does dropshipping work?\u00a0<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the different types and models of dropshipping?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of dropshipping?<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to start a dropshipping business<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How WorldFirst makes dropshipping across borders simple<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want to simplify global payments? <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/portal.worldfirst.com\/register?region=GB&amp;step=0\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a World Account for free today<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to manage multiple currencies and pay suppliers worldwide.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1d48971e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1d48971e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How does dropshipping work?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-126a0b96 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"126a0b96\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping is a retail fulfilment method where online stores sell products without keeping inventory in stock. When customers place orders, retailers forward those orders to third-party suppliers who ship the products directly to customers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The retailer acts as the intermediary, handling the marketing and customer service while suppliers manage inventory and fulfilment. This model eliminates the need for warehouse space, upfront inventory investment and shipping logistics.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s how a typical dropshipping order would move from your dropshipping store to your customer:<\/span><\/p><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>A customer places an order<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Shoppers browse your online store and purchase products at your retail prices<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Receive customer payment.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The customer pays you the full retail price, giving you immediate cash flow<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Forward the order to the supplier<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You send customer order details and shipping information to your dropshipping supplier or wholesaler<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pay the supplier the wholesale price.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You pay the supplier their wholesale cost, keeping the difference as profit<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Supplier ships directly to the customer.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Your dropshipping supplier packages and ships the product straight to your customer using your branding<\/span><\/li><\/ul><ul><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You handle customer service.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You remain the main point of contact for any questions, returns or issues<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And that\u2019s it. This process can be applied to all kinds of products. Let\u2019s look at a few dropshipping business models.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/business-tips\/how-to-pay-international-suppliers\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to pay international suppliers: 6 methods<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b634db0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b634db0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the different types and models of dropshipping?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7f18c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7f18c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping is versatile and enables you to sell all kinds of products. But there are three main types of dropshipping, which follow slightly different processes.<\/span><\/p><ol><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Traditional dropshipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The most common model for general consumer products and trending items. Traditional dropshipping has a low cost of entry, which makes it a good choice for beginners, and a wide range of product categories. However, it typically comes with lower margins and higher competition, as most sellers can easily access the same products from the same suppliers. With little product differentiation, price often becomes the main competitive factor, which forces sellers to reduce margins.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Print-on-demand dropshipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With print-on-demand, suppliers create custom products (t-shirts, mugs, books) only after orders are placed. This model is ideal for personalised items, artwork and branded merchandise. Print-on-demand typically offers higher profit margins because you can charge more for custom items. However, you\u2019re restricted to products that can be easily personalised.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Private label dropshipping<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In this model, suppliers manufacture products exclusively for your brand with custom packaging and labelling. You\u2019re creating a unique branded product, so it\u2019s harder for competitors to copy your offering. This lets you set premium prices and build long-term customer trust. However, because the items are made specifically for you, suppliers often require larger initial orders to offset production and customisation costs.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/business-with-china\/ship-from-china\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to ship from China to UK: A guide for online sellers<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aabec3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aabec3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the advantages and disadvantages of dropshipping?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4dfc6027 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4dfc6027\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pros: Minimal investment and maximum reach<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-238065cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"238065cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping offers several advantages for both new and seasoned entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Low startup costs and financial risk<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dropshipping is accessible to entrepreneurs and small businesses with limited capital since you don&#8217;t need to purchase inventory upfront. This eliminates the risk of unsold inventory sitting in warehouses or losing value over time. Startup costs mainly come from setting up your website and marketing your store.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Operational simplicity and flexibility<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As you don&#8217;t handle physical products, you can run your business from anywhere with an internet connection. There&#8217;s no warehouse management, packing, shipping or inventory tracking required.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Product variety and market testing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With dropshipping, you can offer thousands of products without storage limitations or inventory investments. It\u2019s also easy to test new product lines and trending items to see what resonates with customers.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Global reach without local presence:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dropshipping lets you sell internationally without establishing overseas warehousing or shipping infrastructure. You work with suppliers worldwide who can offer diverse products from different regions<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and ship to customers globally.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/e-commerce-guides\/how-to-set-up-aliexpress-dropshipping\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to set up your AliExpress dropshipping business<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-25e17ef elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"25e17ef\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cons: Tough competition and supplier risks<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd4c04 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4bd4c04\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While dropshipping can be an easy and low-risk way to start selling online, it\u2019s not without its challenges. Here are a few:<\/span><\/p><ol><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Thin profit margins and high competition<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Wholesale prices leave smaller markup opportunities compared to traditional retail models. Low barriers to entry mean many competitors can sell identical products, and price wars often drive margins even lower as sellers compete for customers.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited control over customer experience<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You rely entirely on suppliers for product quality, packaging and shipping. This comes with the risk of quality issues because you can\u2019t inspect products before they reach customers. Any mistakes or delays in order fulfilment will reflect poorly on your brand, with your shop responsible for resolving issues.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Inventory and supplier dependency issues<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: You have no control over stock levels, which can lead to you accidentally selling products that have become unavailable. If you work with multiple suppliers, this may result in complicated shipping costs and longer delivery times for multi-item orders. Any supplier errors, delays or business changes directly impact your customer relationships.<\/span><\/li><li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Complex international payment challenges<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Selling globally often means opening and managing local bank accounts, high transfer and conversion fees and fluctuating exchange rates that can cut into profits. Coordinating payments to multiple suppliers across countries adds even more complexity and risk of delays.<\/span><\/li><\/ol><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/business-tips\/how-to-send-international-payments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to send international payments: 6 options for businesses<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ddce27 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ddce27\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to start a dropshipping business<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4fc4432 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"4fc4432\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that we\u2019ve covered the pros and cons of dropshipping, let\u2019s take a look at how to start your own dropshipping business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec8d4be elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"ec8d4be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 1: Choose your niche and products<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0d9b0b1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0d9b0b1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use tools like Google Trends, social media insights and keyword research to uncover what people are currently interested in. Analyse competitor strategies to spot gaps you could fill.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It helps to look for products that show consistent search volume rather than short-lived viral spikes. Aim for items with solid profit margins that aren\u2019t easily found in local stores, as those products give you a better chance to stand out and maintain healthy markups.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2c36ec7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2c36ec7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 2: Find reliable dropshipping suppliers<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8a35103 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8a35103\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Turn to trusted platforms like AliExpress, SaleHoo or Sprocket, where you can connect with verified suppliers. Don\u2019t just take listings at face value. Dig into reviews, response times and shipping reliability before making any commitments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also a smart idea to order samples from potential suppliers. This gives you firsthand insight into product quality, packaging and how long deliveries take. And before sealing the deal, make sure you\u2019re clear on their policies for returns, defective items and shipping delays.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/e-commerce-expansion\/how-to-source-supplies-from-1688\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to source wholesale using 1688.com outside China<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fc3431 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"9fc3431\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 3: Set up your online store<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13c412f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"13c412f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve got your niche and suppliers lined up, it\u2019s time to build your online storefront. Platforms like Shopify, WooCommerce and BigCommerce make it easy to get started.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These platforms are designed specifically for e-commerce, with ready-made templates, design tools and even built-in integrations that connect with dropshipping suppliers. They also make it simple to connect your store to popular marketplaces like Amazon and eBay, so you can reach a wider audience without managing multiple separate stores.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Focus on creating a trustworthy and easy-to-navigate shopping experience. Clear product descriptions, great photos and consistent branding go a long way toward converting visitors into customers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don\u2019t forget about payments. If you plan to sell internationally, set up payment options that support multiple currencies and secure transactions. A smooth checkout experience can make or break a sale.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/international-transactions\/how-to-receive-business-payments-from-overseas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to receive international payments: 3 top methods for businesses<\/span><\/a> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1c7f80d elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"1c7f80d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Step 4: Establish your international payment infrastructure<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f97f73 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"5f97f73\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having the right payment infrastructure can turn a logistical headache into a scalable operation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ideally, you\u2019ll want a system that lets you receive payments in local currencies to avoid steep conversion fees. It should also make it easy to access payouts from major marketplaces without long delays or complicated transfer processes that hurt your cash flow.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for solutions that simplify payments to international suppliers in their preferred currencies and offer tools to protect your margins from currency fluctuations. These features make a big difference when you\u2019re juggling suppliers, customers and transactions across borders.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/business-tips\/multi-currency-business-account\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to choose a multi-currency business account (+ 6 options)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-595d61c9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-template\" data-id=\"595d61c9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"template.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-template\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"52743\" class=\"elementor elementor-52743\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-17b0a5d8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"17b0a5d8\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34227f19 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"34227f19\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b73ec26 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b73ec26\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Power your global growth with one account<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ffce5e9 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ffce5e9\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Get local currency accounts, fast payments and competitive FX \u2013 all in one place.<\/span>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-13b7e2c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-button\" data-id=\"13b7e2c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"button.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-button-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-button elementor-button-link elementor-size-sm\" href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/product\/\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-content-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-button-text\">Open a World Account<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-32f655b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"32f655b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How WorldFirst makes dropshipping across borders simple<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3776af77 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3776af77\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Running a dropshipping business means juggling suppliers in one country, marketplaces in another and customers scattered across the globe. When your profit margins are already thin, the last thing you need is expensive international transfers, poor exchange rates and weeks of waiting for payments to clear.<\/span><\/p><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldFirst<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been solving global payment challenges for over 20 years. Since 2004, <\/span><b>we&#8217;ve processed over $300 billion in transactions for more than one million businesses worldwide<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and helped dropshippers and e-commerce sellers navigate international payments with confidence.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/product\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">World Account<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a multi-currency business account that lets you collect, hold, pay and manage funds in multiple currencies from a single platform. It&#8217;s specifically designed for international businesses, e-commerce sellers and dropshippers who need to handle cross-border payments efficiently.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here&#8217;s how WorldFirst can help your dropshipping business.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4ebe41a6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4ebe41a6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Collect payments globally without needing local bank accounts<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-34771fc7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"34771fc7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selling on international marketplaces often requires having local bank accounts in each country&#8217;s currency. But setting up bank accounts abroad typically means visiting a branch overseas in-person, complex paperwork and weeks of waiting for approval.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our World Account lets you <\/span><b>hold and manage funds in 20+ currencies, including USD, GBP, EUR, CNH and more.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You get local receiving account details for each currency, enabling you to receive payments like a local business without needing physical presence or local entities in those countries. This makes it easy to expand into new markets in minutes, not months.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/e-commerce-guides\/best-business-bank-account-for-ecommerce\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s the best business bank account for e-commerce companies? 7 options<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-57d25c6 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"57d25c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Reduce fees and delays with direct marketplace integrations<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e0a3ed7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"e0a3ed7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional banks charge hefty fees for international transfers and currency conversions, often taking days to process payments. These delays and costs quickly eat into your already slim dropshipping margins.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With a World Account, you can <\/span><b>connect directly with <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/product\/collect\/get-paid-by-marketplaces\/\"><b>100+ marketplaces<\/b><\/a><b> and 30+ payment gateways around the world, including Amazon, Etsy, TikTok Shop, Shopify, BackMarket and Gmarket.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This direct integration means you can receive same-day access to sales revenue, deposited straight into your World Account in local currencies.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No more waiting for international wire transfers or losing money to intermediary bank fees. When your Amazon US payout arrives in your USD account or your TikTok Shop UK earnings land in GBP, you receive the full amount \u2013\u00a0no auto-conversions, extra fees or waiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can hold your money in the original currency until you\u2019re ready to convert it \u2013 such as to CNH to pay suppliers \u2013 and do so at a time and rate that works best for your business.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read more: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/blogs\/business-tips\/e-commerce-payments\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">E-commerce payments: What you really need to accept payment online<\/span><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cd77bf4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"cd77bf4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Protect profits from currency fluctuations with smart FX tools<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1dc860c elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1dc860c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Currency fluctuations can impact profitability when payments are converted at poor rates. This uncertainty makes it difficult to forecast costs and maintain consistent margins.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldFirst offers <\/span><b>competitive exchange rates based on the mid-market rate (MMR) with fees capped at 0.50% for major currencies<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s significantly better than the 2\u20134% markups traditional banks typically charge.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, our advanced FX tools help you take control of currency risk:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/forward-contracts\/\"><b>Forward contracts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lock in exchange rates for up to 24 months for future transactions and get certainty over supplier costs and profit margins<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/firm-orders\/\"><b>Firm orders<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set target exchange rates and automatically execute trades when the market hits your target, so you never miss favourable rates<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldfirst.com\/uk\/spot-contracts\/\"><b>Spot contracts<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use live market rates for immediate currency conversions when you need to move money quickly<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These tools are particularly valuable for dropshippers who need to plan inventory purchases or want to protect against currency movements that could wipe out their profit margins.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-15632d7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"15632d7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Strengthen supplier relationships by paying faster in local currencies<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58d9fcf elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58d9fcf\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Managing and paying multiple suppliers across different countries can be complex and expensive. Slow payments can damage supplier relationships, while high international transfer fees reduce your profit margins.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldFirst lets you pay suppliers in their local currencies using local payment rails for faster processing. You can make payments in 100+ currencies to 200+ countries and territories.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, <\/span><b>80% of our transfers arrive within the same day, compared to up to five working days for traditional SWIFT transfers<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Local payment networks are used where possible, which significantly reduces both transfer times and costs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, our batch payment feature lets you manage multiple supplier relationships from one dashboard. You can send up to 200 payments at once, with real-time notifications keeping suppliers informed of payment status. This strengthens business relationships and can lead to better pricing negotiations.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c56733c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c56733c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Pay Chinese suppliers directly thanks to WorldFirst\u2019s exclusive integration with 1688.com<\/h3>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6070732 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6070732\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1688.com, China&#8217;s leading marketplace with over 10 million suppliers, offers some of the best wholesale products and prices in the world. However, international buyers traditionally have difficulty buying on the marketplace without a Chinese bank account.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">WorldFirst has an exclusive direct integration with <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/1688.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1688<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, with our World Pay feature being\u00a0 the only officially authorised payment solution for international businesses. With a World Account, you can:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pay Chinese suppliers on 1688.com instantly in CNH<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access pricing that\u2019s significantly lower than other marketplaces<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The integration works seamlessly. Link your World Account to 1688.com, select World Pay as your payment method and have funds transferred instantly from your CNH balance to suppliers.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Of course, you don\u2019t have to use <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/1688.com\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1688.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to find suppliers. With a World Account, you can also make Pay-on-Behalf-Of (POBO) payments to mainland Chinese bank accounts without needing a local Chinese account.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whichever sourcing method you choose, you\u2019ll benefit from faster settlement times, typically under 24 hours.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-52c9d6a elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"52c9d6a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Build a global dropshipping brand using WorldFirst<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-75ca254 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"75ca254\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div 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