Why You Should Shop on Weidian
Many people want to buy on Weidian (mobile) because it offers a lot of great quality items like snacks, shoes, cotton dolls, and more. But not knows how to buy everyone from Weidian by themselves, so they end up looking for a Weidian agent to help them.
In this guide, I'll show you how to buy from Weidian by yourself, without any Weidian agent needed.
How to Shop on Weidian: 3 Simple Steps
- Register an Account
- Add a Forwarding Company Address
- Place an Order and Pay
Step 1: How to Register a Weidian Account
There are a few ways to register a Weidian account:
- Mobile Number: It's best to register with a Chinese number. Using a foreign number may cause issues like not receiving verification codes or getting your account banned.
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WeChat Login: If you don't have a Chinese phone number, registering with a foreign phone number may risk getting banned. The best option is to log in via WeChat.
- Register a WeChat account (and bind it to your foreign phone number).
- Search for "Weidian" in the WeChat mini-program.
- Log in to Weidian via the mini-program (note that you can't search for products or merchants here).
- Switch to the Weidian app and log in using your WeChat account.
- QQ Login: You can also register via QQ (your QQ account must be bound to a phone number).
- Sina Weibo Login: Use your Sina Weibo account (also bind to a phone number).
Step 2: How to Add Forwarding Company Address in Weidian
For Solving the International Shipping Issue
Most Weidian sellers don't ship internationally. So, the best way to get your products is to use a third-party forwarding company like JYS . Here's what you need to do:
- Contact JYS customer service to get your unique member number and warehouse address.
- Log into your Weidian account and add the JYS warehouse address under "Shipping Address".
- When your orders arrive at JYS, contact customer service for packing and shipping to your international address.
Here's how you can add the forwarding company address in Weidian:
- Click on the settings icon in the top-right corner of your Weidian app.
- Select "Manage Shipping Address".
- Click "Add New Address".
- Copy and paste the forwarding company's warehouse address into the address field.
Step 3: How to Pay for Your Weidian Purchases
Weidian offers a couple of payment methods:
- Option 1: Choose "Standard Payment" via Alipay.
- Option 2: Ask a friend to help with payment via WeChat Pay (find someone to pay on your behalf).
Q&A
Q: Can I buy on Weidian from outside China?
A: Yes, you can! Just follow the steps in this guide and use a forwarding company like JYS to ship your items internationally.
Q: Do I need a Weidian agent to buy from Weidian?
A: No, you don't! By following the steps above, you can easily buy from Weidian yourself without needing an agent.
Q: How do I pay for my Weidian purchases?
A: You can pay via Alipay or ask a friend to help you pay via WeChat Pay.