Chinese online retailer AliExpress launches in Russia the ability to pay in cash. This is stated in the press release received by MacDigger. The new payment method will become available in Russia in mid-January 2016.
AliExpress announced the launch in Russia of the service of payment for goods with cash through the branches of “Mail of Russia”, mobile shops “Euroset” and “Svyaznoy”. Selecting “cash” buyer will need to enter the mobile phone number to receive an SMS with the order confirmation and special payment code. The total number of points of reception of payments will be about 37 000, the Commission for payment will not be charged.
“AliExpress is coming to meet those of our customers, for which payment in cash is preferable. Despite widespread use of Bank cards and the growing popularity of mobile Commerce and electronic money, cash remains an important payment method for many Russians, especially in remote regions where the culture of cashless payments is still evolving,” said Director of business development AliExpress in Russia and CIS Mark Zavadsky.
Previously Vice-President for international relations Alibaba Group James Wilkinson reported that in 2015 the Russian market accounts for 60% of sales of Chinese online retailer AliExpress. “According to the latest data, the largest number of shopping on AliExpress is made in the Russian market. Figure reaches 60%. In our statistics in the Russian market is also included Kazakhstan, Ukraine and Belarus”,— said Mr. Wilkinson. According to him, the second place is the US market, the third — Italy. The Vice President noted that the greatest demand in Russia use electronic devices and cell phones — about 20% of sales.
Meanwhile, Russian companies are actively entering the Chinese online platform. As reported in the press service of AliExpress, November 11 in the online shop will be available to some Russian goods. Partners for cooperation while selects independently.
