How to Pay on Taobao Without Alipay: The USD & EUR Guide

Taobao is a goldmine for finding unique products, fashion, and gadgets at Chinese prices. But there's a major catch: to pay on Taobao, you absolutely need a verified Alipay account with a Chinese phone number and ID. Fortunately, there is a simple solution for international buyers: using a purchasing agent like SinoYak.

Why You Can't Pay on Taobao from Overseas

Taobao is a platform restricted to the Chinese domestic market. European or American bank cards (Visa, Mastercard) are rejected. Furthermore, sellers on Taobao only ship to addresses in China. If you don't have a friend in China to make the purchase for you, you are stuck.

The SinoYak Solution: Pay in USD or EUR

SinoYak acts as your payment intermediary and your shipping address in China. The process is very simple:

• 1. Find your product: Copy the link of the Taobao product you want to buy.
• 2. Get a quote: Paste the link on SinoYak. We calculate the price based on the real-time exchange rate.
• 3. Pay in $ or €: Pay for your order directly in Euros or Dollars on our secure platform.
• 4. We buy for you: Our team in China pays the seller on Taobao with our Alipay accounts and has it delivered to our warehouse in Guangzhou.

How much does it cost to pay via SinoYak?

We apply a fixed service fee of 6% on the product price. There are no hidden fees on the exchange rate. To learn more, check our Pricing and shipping costs page. Plus, if you buy from multiple Taobao stores, we can consolidate your orders into one single parcel to save on international shipping!