What payment methods are accepted on Chinese shopping websites?

Asked a year ago

I was thinking of turning my artistic hobby into a small business, and for that, I need some extra supplies. I friend told me about this great Chinese website, but as I've never ordered from one before, I don't know much about payments. How do you pay for items from China? Do they accept PayPal or GooglePay?

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Davis Franklin

Tuesday, March 28, 2023

All online stores and suppliers will have different methods of accepting payments, and it's best to first check with each individual for what they offer.

That said, most suppliers will offer an array of payment options, including credit and debit cards, direct bank transfers, and various payment apps such as PayPal and GooglePay.

Of your online payment methods, Alipay is by far the most popular in China, so it might be a good idea to set up an account with them to ensure you can order from a wider variety of suppliers.