In today’s era of globalization, the cross-border e-commerce platform Pinduoduo International is attracting more and more merchants with its unique advantages and strong user base. For many merchants who want to open a store on Pinduoduo’s international platform, in addition to being concerned about the entry process and qualification requirements, they also want to know whether there will be a docking group after settling in, as well as some common problems they may encounter. This article will discuss these issues and provide useful reference for merchants.
1. The situation of the docking group after entering the Pinduoduo international store
After successfully settling in the Pinduoduo international store, merchants will usually receive SMS notifications to join the international merchant group. This docking group is an important communication channel provided by Pinduoduo platform for merchants. Merchants can exchange experiences and share information with platform operators and other merchants in the group, and obtain the latest policy developments and activity information of the platform. Therefore, it is recommended that merchants pay attention to SMS notifications after settling in and join the docking group in time.
It should be noted that in order to ensure that the merchant can receive relevant information in a timely manner, the administrator needs to use a mainland mobile phone number. If the SMS notification fails to be received due to a problem with the mobile phone number, the merchant should check and correct the mobile phone number information in a timely manner.
2. Analysis of frequently asked questions after settling in Pinduoduo international stores
Brand qualification requirements: When merchants register for events, there are no special requirements for the qualifications of agent brands, as long as they meet the brand qualifications The complete authorization link/purchase voucher required by the agent brand is enough.
Operational docking application: For brands or brand-level authorized merchants, you can fill in the application through the designated link and apply for operational docking. Operation staff will screen the applications within a week and establish docking relationships with high-quality merchants.
Activity review issues: For brand special sales activities, merchants need to pay attention to the brand’s popularity. If the activity review time is too long, the merchant can decide whether to abandon the activity based on the situation.
Use of marketing tools: Currently, Pinduoduo’s international stores do not support the use of purchase cashback marketing tools. Merchants need to pay attention to the subsequent updates of the platform.
Product title modification: The title and other information of the product in the overseas shopping mall resource location cannot be modified temporarily. If the merchant has any questions, he or she can contact the docking operation for consultation.
Withdrawal and exchange: After withdrawing US dollars from Pinduoduo International, merchants need to consult their bank for exchange operations if they need to remit RMB to their account. The platform does not participate in exchange rate conversion, and the USD amount of each order is converted based on the inquiry exchange rate on the day of payment.
Domestic offshore accounts: Domestic offshore accounts are accounts opened by overseas entities within the country. Duoduo International Cash Withdrawal Account requires that the bank account entity and the resident entity be consistent. If an overseas account cannot be provided, the merchant can also use its domestic and offshore account to withdraw cash.
The settlement of Pinduoduo’s international stores provides merchants with a broad sales platform, but operations and management after settlement are equally important. Merchants should pay attention to platform notifications and join the docking group in time to obtain more information and support. At the same time, merchants also need to understand and comply with the relevant regulations and requirements of the platform to ensure the normal operation and development of the store.