How to Invoice Online Transactions for 1688 Shopee Dropshippers?

Payment on the 1688 platform can only be made in RMB, and Alipay has traditionally been the standard way to pay for products sourced from 1688. That means Shopee dropshippers normally need to exchange their local currency into RMB via their bank and Alipay before they can complete a purchase.

Simplifying Currency Exchange with the ZQ Extension

Using the ZQ Chrome extension removes that currency-exchange step from your workflow entirely, with an automatic RMB↔USD exchange built in. Here's how it works:

1. Sign up for an account and load USD funds into your Wallet in the ZQ system.
2. Install the extension on your browser and open any 1688 product page.
3. The ZQ interface automatically appears — no need to worry about the language barrier, since the extension's interface (and displayed selling price) is entirely in English and USD.
4. Add to cart and pay — the funds in your Wallet are used to pay for the 1688 product directly.
5. Once payment is confirmed, you're done — no manual currency conversion required.

Why This Matters for Shopee Sellers

For Shopee dropshippers specifically, invoicing and payment records tied to 1688 purchases matter for reconciling your own sales and cost data, especially once you're managing volume across multiple SKUs. Using a USD-denominated wallet and English-language interface — rather than manually converting currency and reading Chinese-language invoices — reduces both the time and the error rate involved in keeping your books straight.

If you still have questions about how payment or invoicing works for your specific setup, ZQ Dropshipping's support team can walk you through it directly.