Fast & secure 1688 supplier payments
Source products from one of China’s leading online B2B marketplaces. Then, pay 1688.com suppliers quickly and securely with WorldFirst’s payment solution.
Lower your supplier costs
Get a competitive exchange rate with competitive margins and transparent fees
Secure
Enjoy a fully compliant flow of funds to make 1688.com supplier payments
No limits on payment size
Make payments of all sizes, with no minimum or maximum transaction size
Fast payments
What is 1688.com?
1688 is one of China’s leading online B2B marketplaces for businesses dealing with wholesale, sourcing and dropshipping.
Facts about 1688:
- 120 million registered users
- 10 million suppliers
- 1,700 sub-categories
What is Cross-border Pay (跨境宝)?
Cross-border Pay (跨境宝/KJB) is a service provided by 1688.com and Ant Group. It is an exclusive 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
- Top up or convert to CNH funds into your World Account
- Authorise 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, British Virgin Islands only.
Why source from 1688.com?
Competitive pricing
- A marketplace that can offer a wide variety of products at competitive wholesale prices
Marketplace support
- Support global selling on Amazon, Wish, AliExpress, Lazada, Shopee
- Orders can be delivered directly to multiple major marketplaces’ warehouses in China
- Alternatively, work with logistic companies that support international delivery
Wide selection of products
- Comprehensive coverage of the suppliers on 1688.com
- Allow direct outreach to factories to discuss product requirements
- Widely support 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.
- Secure – Enjoy a fully compliant flow of funds to make 1688.com supplier payments.
- Faster transfers – Payments will typically be completed within the same day.
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“Love the Kuajingbao (KJB) feature, saved all my hassles looking for a payment agent every time. Enjoyed correspondence with WorldFirst team as well with queries always well clarified.”
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Amazon seller
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“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!”
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Founder of Masoglobal
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