LiYuanXi Posted November 30, 2005 at 09:36 AM Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 at 09:36 AM I am really desperate. I really love the stuff at taobao.com. They are so cheap and good and i need them. However, they wouldn't reply my emails of how a foreigner can pay for the items. I think eventually they will tell me they don't accept global Visa or Mastercard. So i was thinking maybe i can open a bank account in agricultural bank of china or whatever bank. Do you think that is possible? In singapore, i can only open an account in Bank of China. I don't think taobao.com accept that. Does anyone know how i can pay at taobao.com???? I am really desperate. I thank you for your great kindness if you can help me. :help :help :help :help :help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roddy Posted November 30, 2005 at 10:35 AM Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 at 10:35 AM Taobao works hand in hand with Alipay (they're both part of the Alibaba group), and Alipay has a Visa symbol on the home page - don't know if they can accept international ones though, but might be worth a try. Edit: Taobao is like Ebay, in that you are dealing with individual sellers, not the company itself. There's no reason why you couldn't contact them and see if they have any suggestions - Paypal might be an option, now that Paypal China is up and running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiYuanXi Posted December 1, 2005 at 02:07 AM Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2005 at 02:07 AM I tried the visa in Alipay but it gave me some error in the 3d-secure code. i don't know what is that. I can apply for paypal china even if i am not from china? I wish i am living in china, then i won't have this kind of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quest Posted December 2, 2005 at 12:24 AM Report Share Posted December 2, 2005 at 12:24 AM I tried the visa in Alipay but it gave me some error in the 3d-secure code. i don't know what is that. Isn't that the (last) 3 digit number on the back of your card? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tcwong Posted January 16, 2006 at 09:37 AM Report Share Posted January 16, 2006 at 09:37 AM Hi, Need some information in opening a bank account in china. Is it hard for a foreigner to open a bank account in china? I will not be in china but will monitor my account via online banking. Is this possible ? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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