Guides for importers paying China
Practical, no-jargon guides on rates, documents, avoiding supplier fraud, and paying your Chinese supplier safely from East Africa.
GuidesHow to pay a Chinese supplier in RMB from Kenya: the complete guide
Everything a Kenyan importer needs to pay a Chinese supplier in yuan — what to prepare, how the rate and fee work, the step-by-step process, and how to keep the payment safe and documented.
GuidesAlipay vs WeChat Pay vs bank transfer: how to pay your Chinese supplier
Your supplier may ask for Alipay, WeChat Pay or a bank transfer. Here is what each method is, when it is used, the trade-offs, and how to pay each one safely.
GuidesWhat documents you need to pay a supplier in China
A clear checklist of what to prepare before you pay — it speeds up review, keeps your records clean, and reduces the risk of a held or frozen transfer.
SafetyHow to avoid supplier-payment fraud when importing from China
Fake suppliers, switched bank details and pressure tactics cost importers real money — almost always at the payment step. Here are the warning signs and the checks that stop them.
RatesHow Malipay’s Rate of the Day works — and how to read a quote
Cross-border cost confusion almost always comes from a rate you cannot see. Here is how the Rate of the Day works, how the service fee is applied, and how to read your total.
GuidesPaying 1688 suppliers from East Africa: a practical guide
1688 has the factory-direct prices importers want, but it is built for domestic Chinese buyers. Here is how to actually pay a 1688 supplier from Kenya, Uganda or Tanzania.
GuidesFactory deposits: how much to pay upfront and how to protect it
Most factories ask for a deposit before production. Here is what is normal, how the balance usually works, and how to protect that first payment.
Safety5 red flags a Chinese supplier might be a scam
Genuine suppliers are the norm, but scams exist — and they show warning signs first. Learn the five biggest red flags and what to do when you see them.
SafetyWhy banks freeze China payments — and how to avoid it
A held transfer or frozen account mid-import is one of the worst surprises for an importer. Here is why it happens and how documentation prevents it.
ComplianceKYC explained: why we verify, and what it means for you
Verification can feel like friction, but in cross-border payments it is what protects your money. Here is what KYC is, why it exists, and what it means for you in practice.
GuidesPaying Chinese suppliers from Uganda: MTN MoMo, Airtel Money and bank
A Uganda-specific guide. Uganda does not use M-PESA — here is how to fund an RMB supplier payment with MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money or a bank transfer, and how the process works.
GuidesSourcing-agent and consolidator fees: what is normal and how to pay them
Agents and consolidators make importing easier, but what should you actually pay them, and how? A clear, honest guide to fees and paying them safely.
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