China import payments: secure payment options for merchants

When paying to China, India or Vietnam, there are a lot of pitfalls when it comes to payment security. We advise you on payment options and of course you can also initiate payments to the Chinese manufacturer via our intermediary account.

International trade payments

In international trade, there are also rules to be observed that have arisen in international trade and are common. Your risks and the risks of the supplier but also the costs of money transactions in contrast to the costs of the merchandise must be taken into account

Payment in advance for small purchases

For small purchases, prepayment via a bank account is not the safest but the most ideal form of payment. A bank transfer does not cost much and a verifiable payment has been made based on the bank transfer. For small purchases, an attempt should be made to at least minimize the risk by calling the supplier beforehand and doing some internet research. You are welcome to have the payment carried out via Agentur Frisch via the intermediary account.

Import order

For small private purchases, you can place an import order with the agency. This means that Agentur Frisch mports for you and resells the merchandise to you. A relatively secure payment option for you, which we only offer in exceptional cases. We mainly work with commercial customers

down payment and advance payment

The most common payment in international trade. You pay a part before production and a balance after the goods are on the ship and you have received a copy of the “Bill of Lading”. The supplier releases the goods as soon as the down payment has been made.

LC payment

Payment with bank security. However, this payment is only possible if the importer and the exporter each have an account with a top international bank. The export bank only releases the payment to the exporter when certain commercial documents that the importer and exporter have agreed on are available. Please consult your bank for advice on this

Escrow payment

There is also the option of paying via an escrow account. There are international trustees whose offerings you are welcome to inquire about. Possibly the money can also be paid into a so-called escrow account for security.

Ask us if you want to take advantage of this opportunity and find out more. We try to negotiate with the supplier and ensure your safety.

payment on target

The safest way. Usually the easiest if you have a good market position. Thus, the payment is also a means of pressure to get the right delivery. If you have this market position you should try to achieve this form of payment.

Guarantees (usually by banks)

All our services for the China import

We organize the complete import for our customers. The following images will take you to the areas of our main services.

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