How do you pay someone in Alibaba?

The common ways of paying Alibaba suppliers are through debit cards or credit cards. Major cards are accepted by Alibaba, including Alipay, Mastercard, Visa, and American Express. Payment through cards takes between 1-2 hours. Paypal is the safest way. Paypal offers buyer protection; it’s quick and easy to use. It’s important to note that Alibaba doesn’t promote Paypal as a major way of payment, but most suppliers accept it.