1stDibs is able to accept wire payments for any orders over $2,500 USD. If the item cost is over $2,500, a wire payment option will appear during checkout. A wire invoice will be presented to you after completing the check-out process and it will have all the necessary bank details in order for you to complete the payment.
For GBP wire transfers, a UK bank account is required to make a wire payment with sort code and account number. SWIFT transfers are not supported.
Place the Order
- When viewing an item on 1stDibs, click Purchase, or Make an Offer to the seller for a negotiated price.
- In Checkout, first complete the Address and Shipping steps, as necessary.
- In the Payment step, select the Bank Account payment method.
- Click or tap on the Wire Transfer link.
- Provide your billing address as it will appear on the invoice.
- Complete the checkout process as normal.
Pay with Wire
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Once the seller accepts your order, you will be notified via email, and an invoice will be made available. You can access the wire payment instructions from this email, or from the Orders page in your account.
- Follow the instructions available on the Orders page to pay via wire.
Follow the instructions carefully, as they contain a virtual bank account number specific to your order – this helps automate reconciliation.
- Follow the instructions available on the Orders page to pay via wire.
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Your order status will reflect Payment in Process once you complete the above steps.
Wire transfers can take up to 3 to 5 business days to process. Once payment has been received, you will be notified that your order has been confirmed, and your seller can begin the process of shipping the item to you.
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When sending a wire transfer, remember to factor in potential bank fees. These charges can vary significantly, affecting the total cost of your transfer. Be sure that the amount of your wire transfer after fees matches the total cost of the order plus bank fees.