Identify the exact question
Ask whether the bank needs invoice proof, purpose of payment, beneficiary confirmation, goods description, sanctions comfort, or source-of-funds context.
A document hold is usually a matching problem: the bank needs the commercial story to make sense before funds can be released or credited.
For artisan & craft products, the supporting file is specific. Common documents include Fair Trade Certificate, Certificate of Origin, Artisan Declaration. The response should explain the trade, not just attach more files.
Industry overviewAsk whether the bank needs invoice proof, purpose of payment, beneficiary confirmation, goods description, sanctions comfort, or source-of-funds context.
Company names, addresses, invoice totals, currency, and shipment references should match across the payment instruction and commercial documents.
Avoid generic wording. Say what is being paid for, who is selling, and which shipment or order it relates to for artisan & craft products.
For recurring suppliers, keep approved beneficiary records and standard document packs so the next payment starts cleanly.