Getting Yuan
Finding a reliable way to fund payments in RMB can be difficult from Nigeria.
Pay Your 1688 Suppliers from Nigeria
Pay Chinese wholesalers and suppliers on 1688 with Yuan through supported bank transfers, Alipay or WeChat. Fast processing, competitive exchange rates and one simple platform for your China payments.
Yuan Payments- Alipay & WeChat
- Chinese Bank Transfers
- Fast Processing
Problem
The hard part shouldn't be paying
your 1688 supplier.
Supplier payment requirements
Your supplier may request a specific Chinese payment method.
Exchange rates
Unfavorable exchange rates can increase the real cost of your order.
Complicated transfers
Traditional international payments can involve unnecessary steps.
Payment delays
A delayed supplier payment can hold up your order.
Payment uncertainty
You need confidence that your supplier has received the funds.
One place to pay your 1688 suppliers
Whether your supplier accepts a Chinese bank transfer, Alipay or WeChat, Zolan gives you a simple way to make supported Yuan payments from Nigeria.
Chinese Bank Transfer
Send CNY directly to your supplier's supported Chinese bank account.
Alipay
Pay supported 1688 suppliers through Alipay.
Pay supported 1688 suppliers through WeChat.
How Its Works
Pay your 1688 supplier
in four simple steps
Browse 1688 and choose the products and the supplier that work for your business.
Agree on the products, quantities and price with your supplier, then confirm their supported payment details.
Create your Zolan account, fund your payment in NGN and enter your supplier's required Chinese bank, Alipay or WeChat details.
Confirm your payment and track its status in Zolan. Your supplier receives Chinese Yuan through the supported payment method.
Payment
Your 1688 supplier wants Chinese
Yuan. We've got you covered.
Nigeria
NGN
Zolan
NGN → Yuan
China
Bank Transfer | Alipay | WeChat
1688 Supplier
Yuan received
The problem
Why Importers Use 1688
Access to a wide range of wholesale products- Competitive supplier pricing
- Direct relationships with Chinese suppliers
- Products across many categories
- Suitable for businesses buying inventory in volume
Once you've found your supplier, Zolan makes the payment simple.
Benefits
Why Nigerian importers use Zolan
Competitive exchange rates
Get transparent pricing before confirming your payment.
Multiple payment methods
Pay through Chinese bank transfer, Alipay or WeChat.
Fast processing
Keep your supplier payments and orders moving.
Transparent fees
Know what you're paying before you confirm.
Payment tracking
Track your payment status from initiation through completion.
Dedicated support
Get help when you need it, especially for important supplier payments.
Use Cases
What are you
buying from 1688?
Fashion
Industrial Equipment
Electronics
Beauty products
Importer Journey
From 1688 order to
supplier payment
Browse 1688 and identify your supplier.
Confirm the products, quantities, pricing and delivery arrangements with your supplier.
Ask your supplier for their supported Chinese bank, Alipay or WeChat payment details and invoice.
Fund your Zolan payment in NGN, add the required recipient details and confirm the payment.
Track your payment in Zolan and confirm receipt with your supplier so your order can move forward.
See how a 1688 supplier
payment works
1688 Supplier Payment
Payment completed- Supplier
- Shenzhen Example Trading Co.
- Amount
- ¥48,500 CNY
- Payment method
- Alipay
- From
- Zolan
1688 vs Payment Section
1688
- Find products
- Find suppliers
- Negotiate orders
- Confirm quantities
Zolan
- Fund your payment
- Convert NGN to CNY
- Send payment
- Track payment status
Your sourcing journey starts on 1688. Your payment journey can start with Zolan.
FAQs
Frequently
Asked Questions
Can I pay 1688 suppliers from Nigeria?
Yes. Zolan enables supported payments to 1688 suppliers in China.
How can I pay a 1688 supplier?
Confirm your order and get your supplier's supported Chinese bank, Alipay or WeChat payment details. Fund your Zolan payment in NGN, enter the required recipient details and confirm your payment.
Can I pay a 1688 supplier with Alipay?
Yes. You can pay supported 1688 suppliers through eligible Alipay accounts.
Can I pay a 1688 supplier through WeChat?
Yes. Zolan supports payments to eligible WeChat Pay accounts used by 1688 suppliers.
Can I pay a 1688 supplier by bank transfer?
Yes, where your supplier provides a supported Chinese bank account and the required recipient details.
What currency does my 1688 supplier receive?
Your supplier receives Chinese Yuan (CNY), also known as RMB.
Do I need a Chinese bank account?
You do not need your own Chinese bank account to pay an eligible supplier through Zolan. Fund your payment in Nigerian Naira and provide your supplier's required payment details.
How long do 1688 supplier payments take?
Most payments are processed the same business day after funding and verification. Processing times can vary depending on the payment method and recipient requirements.
Can I track my supplier payment?
Yes. You can track your payment status in your Zolan account from initiation through completion.
Is Zolan affiliated with 1688?
No. Zolan is an independent payment service. Your sourcing and order arrangements are made with your supplier on 1688; Zolan supports the payment journey.
Ready to pay your
1688 supplier?
Send CNY to your supplier in China through the payment method they prefer.