Pay suppliers in China from Nigeria
Factories and trading companies in Guangzhou, Yiwu, Shenzhen, and beyond usually invoice in US dollars or Chinese yuan. The Zender treasury desk in Lagos talks you through the naira side, the indicative level, and whether the timeline fits the supplier's shipping date.
Who this is for
Traders in Alaba, Trade Fair, Idumota, and Onitsha, manufacturers buying machinery or raw materials, and online sellers restocking from Chinese suppliers. If you hold naira and the invoice is in USD or CNY, this is the conversation to start.
How a China supplier payment works with Zender
You share the invoice facts. The desk replies with an indicative rate and what it needs to move forward. Nothing moves until you and the desk agree the level and the timeline.
- Invoice amount and currency (USD or CNY)
- The date the supplier needs to see funds
- Supplier name and country for the payment note
- Your contact details so the desk can reply
Dollar or yuan?
Many Chinese suppliers accept either. Ask your supplier which they prefer and whether their bank charges differ. The desk can talk through both corridors so you can compare before you commit.
Common questions
Can I pay a Chinese supplier in yuan from Nigeria?
Yes, NGN to CNY is one of the corridors the Zender desk discusses, alongside NGN to USD. Send the invoice details and the desk will confirm the next step.
Is the rate on the website the rate I will get?
No. Website rates are indicative desk references. The final rate is confirmed by the treasury desk before any funds move.
What documents should I have ready?
At minimum, the supplier's invoice or proforma invoice with their name, amount, and currency. The desk will tell you if anything else is needed for your payment.