{"id":6979,"date":"2025-08-01T03:29:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-01T03:29:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/?p=6979"},"modified":"2025-08-19T03:17:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T03:17:51","slug":"1688-payment-method","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/","title":{"rendered":"1688 Payment Method: How Do I Pay on 1688?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Managing payments and ensuring the integrity of your order is a critical step when dealing with suppliers on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-website\/\">1688.com<\/a>. Here&#8217;s a detailed guide:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">1688 offers a range of payment options; however, these options are only accessible with an account. To create an account, you must possess a government-issued ID from one of the eligible Southeast Asian countries.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">If you don&#8217;t have a 1688 account, you can still manage your transactions outside the platform. In this post, we will talk <span class=\"___SText_t9cd5-ko_\" data-ui-name=\"Link.Text\">how to pay 1688 without Alipay.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-roman ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#How_Do_I_Pay_on_1688\" title=\"How Do I Pay on 1688?\">How Do I Pay on 1688?<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#1_Communicate_with_1688_Suppliers_for_Offline_Ordering\" title=\"1. Communicate with 1688 Suppliers for Offline Ordering.\">1. Communicate with 1688 Suppliers for Offline Ordering.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Wire_Transfer\" title=\"Wire Transfer:\">Wire Transfer:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Here_are_the_steps_on_how_to_pay_on_1688_using_a_wire_transfer\" title=\"Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a wire transfer:\">Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a wire transfer:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#2_Let_Friends_or_Agents_to_Place_Orders_on_1688\" title=\"2. Let Friends or Agents to Place Orders on 1688.\">2. Let Friends or Agents to Place Orders on 1688.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Here_are_the_steps_on_how_to_pay_on_1688_using_a_buying_agent\" title=\"Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a buying agent:\">Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a buying agent:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#3_Use_a_Third-party_Payment_Service\" title=\"3. Use a Third-party Payment Service.\">3. Use a Third-party Payment Service.<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-4\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#What_is_Cross-border_Pay_%E8%B7%A8%E5%A2%83%E5%AE%9D\" title=\"What is Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d)?\">What is Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d)?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#How_to_use_Cross-border_Pay_%E8%B7%A8%E5%A2%83%E5%AE%9DKJB\" title=\"How to use Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\/KJB):\">How to use Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\/KJB):<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Points_to_Note_for_1688_Payment_Method\" title=\"Points to Note for 1688 Payment Method\">Points to Note for 1688 Payment Method<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Request_a_Proforma_Invoice_PI\" title=\"Request a Proforma Invoice (P.I.):\">Request a Proforma Invoice (P.I.):<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#The_3070_Deal\" title=\"The 30\/70 Deal:\">The 30\/70 Deal:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#1688_Product_Inspection\" title=\"1688 Product Inspection:\">1688 Product Inspection:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Negotiate_Fixes_if_Needed\" title=\"Negotiate Fixes if Needed:\">Negotiate Fixes if Needed:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Request_a_Commercial_Invoice\" title=\"Request a Commercial Invoice:\">Request a Commercial Invoice:<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#Translation_and_Payment\" title=\"Translation and Payment:\">Translation and Payment:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/#1688_Cross-Border_Payment_Conclusion\" title=\"1688 Cross-Border Payment Conclusion:\">1688 Cross-Border Payment Conclusion:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Do_I_Pay_on_1688\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>How Do I Pay on 1688?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Currently, you cannot make direct payments on 1688, but it offers three options for pay 1688 without Alipay. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Let&#8217;s examine the advantages and disadvantages of each of these methods.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><iframe src=\"\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ON4DqBHT5Yo?t=2s\" width=\"560\" height=\"314\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Communicate_with_1688_Suppliers_for_Offline_Ordering\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>1. Communicate with 1688 Suppliers for Offline Ordering.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The first method allows you to directly contact suppliers on 1688 and make payments through bank transfers or similar methods, after which the supplier packages and ships the products to you. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">This method requires the supplier to be proficient in English and capable of shipping from China to overseas destinations, as most 1688 suppliers are based in China. If you are new to dealing with suppliers, offline payments may involve some risks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wire_Transfer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Wire Transfer<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Initiate an international wire transfer to your supplier to cover the 30% payment. Keep in mind that this transfer usually incurs fees ranging from $30 to $40 through your banking service.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">While wire transfers can be intimidating because the funds are not retrievable, remember that you still have leverage, as you haven&#8217;t released the full payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_steps_on_how_to_pay_on_1688_using_a_wire_transfer\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: roboto;\">Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a wire transfer:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>Obtain the supplier&#8217;s bank account<\/strong> information. You can usually find this information on the supplier&#8217;s 1688 store page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>Contact your bank<\/strong> and initiate a wire transfer to the supplier&#8217;s bank account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>Be sure<\/strong> to include the supplier&#8217;s name and order number in the transfer memo.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt; font-family: roboto;\">Once the wire transfer is complete, <strong>notify the supplier<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Let_Friends_or_Agents_to_Place_Orders_on_1688\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>2. Let Friends or Agents to Place Orders on 1688.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"> The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/our-services\/1688-agent-china\/\">1688 agent<\/a> can help you negotiate with 1688 suppliers and make purchases and shipments from China. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">However, if you frequently order from 1688 through friends, you may need to pay some commissions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Therefore, it is not entirely free, and you should calculate the total cost of products, service fees, and international shipping to determine if it is worthwhile.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Here_are_the_steps_on_how_to_pay_on_1688_using_a_buying_agent\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a buying agent:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Find a reputable buying agent<\/strong>. There are many buying agents to choose from, so be sure to do your research and read reviews before selecting one.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Contact the buying agent<\/strong> and provide them with a list of the items you want to purchase.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The buying agent will <strong>provide you with a quote<\/strong> for their services, including the cost of the goods and their commission.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you have agreed on the price, <strong>pay the buying agent<\/strong> using your preferred payment method.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The buying agent will <strong>purchase the goods<\/strong> on your behalf and arrange for shipping.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Use_a_Third-party_Payment_Service\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 18pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>3. Use a Third-party Payment Service.<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The third method is often used by small to medium businesses that require bulk wholesale orders from 1688.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Here are the steps on how to pay on 1688 using a third-party payment service:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Create an account<\/strong> with a third-party payment service such as Wise, WorldFirst, or Payoneer.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Link your bank account<\/strong> to your third-party payment service account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Deposit funds<\/strong> into your third-party payment service account.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Once you <strong>have funds in your account<\/strong>, you can make payments to suppliers on 1688 without Alipay.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\"><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To make a payment, simply select the third-party payment service as your payment method on 1688. You will then be redirected to the third-party payment service website to complete the payment<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"x-text x-content e5427-e43 m46r-1w m46r-1x m46r-1z m46r-21 m46r-23 m46r-28 m46r-2h m46r-2i m46r-2j m46r-2k m46r-2l\">\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Cross-border_Pay_%E8%B7%A8%E5%A2%83%E5%AE%9D\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\"><strong>What is Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d)?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x-text x-content e5427-e44 m46r-1u m46r-1w m46r-1x m46r-21 m46r-23 m46r-24 m46r-25 m46r-26 m46r-2i\">\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\/KJB) is a service provided by 1688.com and Ant Group. It is a one-stop cross border solution for international 1688 buyers outside of mainland China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_use_Cross-border_Pay_%E8%B7%A8%E5%A2%83%E5%AE%9DKJB\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>How to use Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d\/KJB):<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Register for a 1688.com account<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Register for a World Account\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Top up or convert to CNH funds into your World Account<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Authorize World Account to link your payments to 1688.com via Cross-border Pay (\u8de8\u5883\u5b9d \/KJB)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\"><em>*This payment solution is applicable to users in Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam, Australia, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Virgin Island British only.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Points_to_Note_for_1688_Payment_Method\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; font-family: roboto;\"><strong>Points to Note for 1688 Payment Method<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6964 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-pay-to-a-1688-supplier-e1692672888490.jpg\" alt=\"1688 payment method\" width=\"631\" height=\"541\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-pay-to-a-1688-supplier-e1692672888490.jpg 631w, https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-pay-to-a-1688-supplier-e1692672888490-600x514.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/how-to-pay-to-a-1688-supplier-e1692672888490-300x257.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 631px) 100vw, 631px\" \/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_a_Proforma_Invoice_PI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Request a Proforma Invoice (P.I.)<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Start by determining the total cost of your order, then request a proforma invoice (P.I.) from your supplier or <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/our-services\/1688-agent-china\/\">1688 agent<\/a><\/strong>. This document serves as a price quote and outlines the quantity, product details, and purchase terms.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_3070_Deal\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>The 30\/70 Deal<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Propose the &#8220;30\/70 deal&#8221; to your supplier. Under this arrangement, you pay 30% of the total cost upfront and the remaining 70% upon completion.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1688_Product_Inspection\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>1688 Product Inspection<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">After your supplier completes the manufacturing process, it&#8217;s advisable to hire a <a href=\"http:\/\/www.quacn.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">product inspection company in China<\/a>. You can seek recommendations from your private members&#8217; community for reputable inspection companies.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Provide your product inspector with the same detailed specifications you shared with your supplier. Any terms stated in your contract with the supplier are enforceable during inspection.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">For instance, if your product is advertised as a leak-proof water bottle, ensure the inspector tests it for leaks. Similarly, if durability is a feature, have the inspector drop the product from shoulder height. Be thorough in checking moving parts and potential points of failure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Expect the product inspector to document the inspection extensively, including dozens of photos and possibly videos. Inspection reports can be quite comprehensive, often spanning 25 pages.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">This inspection process typically costs between $200 to $500, a small price to pay compared to the potential loss from a batch of faulty products. Learn from past mistakes; don&#8217;t skip this vital step.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Negotiate_Fixes_if_Needed\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Negotiate Fixes if Needed<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">If the product inspection reveals issues that require correction, approach your supplier. Maintain a firm yet courteous stance. Remember, you hold leverage since 70% of the payment remains pending.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Request_a_Commercial_Invoice\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Request a Commercial Invoice<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Ask your supplier for a commercial invoice, distinct from the proforma invoice. This invoice serves as international proof of your purchase and contains more detailed information than a proforma invoice.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The responsibility for creating the commercial invoice rests with the exporter, i.e., your supplier.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">This document is valuable in case of audits by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can use it to substantiate your business expenses, particularly when claiming tax write-offs. Additionally, Amazon may request a commercial invoice if issues arise regarding product authenticity or if you seek entry into a gated product category or programs like Brand Transparency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The optimal time to request a commercial invoice is just before making the final 70% payment.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Translation_and_Payment\"><\/span><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Translation and Payment<\/strong>:<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Your supplier will provide the commercial invoice in Chinese. Translate it using Google Translate or similar tools to have both Chinese and English versions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">In the end, proceed to wire the remaining 70% of the funds to your supplier. Request a tracking number from your supplier or freight forwarder to monitor the shipment&#8217;s progress from China to Amazon&#8217;s fulfillment center(s).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1688_Cross-Border_Payment_Conclusion\"><\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: roboto;\">1688 Cross-Border Payment Conclusion:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">When it comes to cross-border payments on 1688.com, here are some key points to consider:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Payment Methods:<\/strong> 1688 primarily caters to the Chinese market, so payment methods are often localized. For cross-border transactions, you might consider using Alipay, WeChat Pay, or international credit cards. Some services may allow you to pay via PayPal.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Currency Conversion:<\/strong> Be aware of the exchange rates and fees involved in converting your currency to Chinese yuan (CNY) for payments. This can affect the overall cost of your purchases.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Payment Security:<\/strong> Always ensure that your payment methods are secure. Using well-known payment processors can help mitigate risks associated with cross-border transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Transaction Limits:<\/strong> Depending on the payment method and regulations, there may be limits on how much you can send in a single transaction or within a specific time period.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\"><strong>Invoicing and Receipts:<\/strong> Make sure to request invoices or receipts in case you need them for customs or accounting purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Currently, you cannot make direct payments on 1688, but it offers three options for ordering from the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The first is to communicate with 1688 suppliers for offline ordering. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The second is to enlist the help of friends or agents to place orders on 1688 and have them shipped to you. <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">The third option is to register a Hong Kong company and apply to make payments in US dollars through that account.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: roboto; font-size: 14pt;\">Now, you can choose the most suitable 1688 cross-border pay payment method according to your own needs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Managing payments and ensuring the integrity of your order is a critical step when dealing with suppliers on 1688.com. Here&#8217;s a detailed guide: 1688 offers a range of payment options; however, these options are only accessible with an account. To create an account, you must possess a government-issued ID from one of the eligible Southeast &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/1688-payment-method\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">1688 Payment Method: How Do I Pay on 1688?<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6987,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":""},"categories":[1,3266],"tags":[3174],"class_list":["post-6979","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-how-to-source-from-china","category-1688-blog","tag--1688-payment-method"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6979","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6979"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6979\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6993,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6979\/revisions\/6993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6987"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6979"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6979"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.supplyia.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6979"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}