Import & Trade
Best Way to Pay China Suppliers from Nigeria
Ada N.·Last updated ·6 min read
Paying Chinese suppliers from Nigeria is faster when you use the right rail (AliPay, WeChat Pay, or bank transfer) instead of stacking agents.
Each method suits different suppliers: marketplace sellers on 1688, WeChat-negotiated factories, and formal SWIFT-invoiced manufacturers. Here is how African importers choose and settle from Naira.
AliPay for marketplace and retail suppliers
AliPay works best for suppliers on Alibaba, 1688, Taobao, and AliExpress. Provide their +86 phone or email and verified name; Raiz confirms the beneficiary before sending CNY in minutes.
WeChat Pay for negotiated deals
Many factories prefer WeChat for quotes and payment. Raiz routes directly to their WeChat Pay account with no separate agent for WeChat orders.
Bank transfer for formal invoices
When your supplier invoices through a Chinese corporate account, SWIFT or local bank transfer from Raiz (funded in Naira) keeps the paper trail clean for customs and Form M.
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Ada N.
Ada writes about China–Africa trade corridors, AliPay, WeChat Pay, and supplier settlement.
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