Say Goodbye to USD Card Hassles: How to Use OPay for AliExpress.

No more do we have to go through the regular stress just to pay for orders on Aliexpress.

The hassle of creating a virtual dollar card, converting our Naira to Dollars, and waiting for a few days just to complete a payment on AliExpress is now a thing of the past thanks to the introduction of the Opay payment option on AliExpress.

This article shows you have to make your payment on Aliexpress with Opay by following simple steps.

Do you need professional help with wire transfers, PayPal, peer-to-peer, T&T, and enterprise business-to-business transfers to any country worldwide? Contact us today and we will help you out.

Can You Use OPay As An AliExpress Payment Method?

Yes, you can use Opay as a payment method on AliExpress without the need for any dollar card at all. 

In October 2024, Opay and AliExpress announced an integration which now allows you to pay for goods on Aliexpress directly using your Opay app or card.

This integration leverages the fact that both Aliexpress and Opay are Chinese-owned firms hence the transaction can be sorted out among the firms.

This collaboration will assist in driving cross-border commerce, and deepen Aliexpress merchant orders from Nigeria which dipped drastically due to the USD card hassle.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Pay on AliExpress Using OPay.

Paying for foreign goods as a Nigerian has never been this easy. To use Opay as a payment method on Aliexpress, take the following steps:

Step 1: Find Your Product:

Visit aliexpress.com and browse through the website to find the particular product you need.

Step 2: Visit the Checkout page:

Once you have found the goods you want to order, add them to your cart or click Buy Now. This will open the checkout page where you can enter the delivery/shipping address and other relevant information like a promo code if you have any.

Step 3: Select Opay as a Payment Method:

On the checkout page, select Opay as your preferred payment method.

Step 4: Complete payment on the Opay App:

After selecting Opay as your payment method, click Pay Now and you will be directed to your Opay app where you can complete the payment with transfers in Naira.

Once the payment is complete on Opay, Aliexpress receives it and you just wait for your goods to be delivered to you.

I Can't Find Opay In My Aliexpress Payment Methods, What Should I do?

1. Check Your Location Setting:

To use OPay for purchases on AliExpress, your account location must be set to Nigeria.

Once your AliExpress account is set to Nigeria, the OPay payment option will appear on the checkout page.

2. Try another account:

If after setting your account location to Nigeria, you still can't find Opay as a payment method, create a new Aliexpress account.

I once had this issue and was able to use Opay to pay after creating a new Aliexpress account with another Gmail address.

3. Get Professional Help:

Another option you have is to seek professional help from procurement experts who specialise in Chinese deals on any Chinese eCommerce platform.

At SARA we have experienced experts who can help you with international trade transactions with our licensed payment partners. 

Alternative Payment Methods for AliExpress.

1. Use our third-party payment service like the SARA payment service.
2. Get a domiciliary account for a regular commercial bank.
3. Create a Virtual Dollar Card on platforms like Flutterwave and Chipper. 

Benefits of Using OPay for AliExpress Payments.

1. Quick Setup and Easy Use:

All you need is your regular Opay account and you are good to go.

Don't have an Opay account?

Download the Opay app from the Google Play Store (for Android) or the Apple App Store (for iOS) and follow the steps in the app to create an Opay account with your phone number. 

2. Reduced Currency Conversion Fees:

With Opay, you don't need to convert your naira to dollars before making a payment on Aliexpress. All transactions are carried out in Naira via Opay.

3. Convenience and Accessibility:

OPay provides a straightforward and accessible way for you to make international purchases on AliExpress, bypassing all restrictions on local Naira bank accounts for international transactions.

Work With SARA For the Best Purchasing Experience.

Now we can purchase goods from Aliexpress without the USD card hassle, but more issues still need to be resolved.

• Fraud from Chinese retailers,
• Poor product quality which is noticed only on the product’s arrival.
• High shipping cost and more.

You can resolve these challenges by working with our procurement experts, who will verify your products in China and consolidate them with other items to help reduce shipping costs.

Send us a link to the product on Aliexpress or any other Chinese eCommerce platform, and we will handle the rest.