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Construction Materials: Pay Indonesia Suppliers Fast

Import building materials, construction supplies, and infrastructure products Send IDR payments to Indonesia suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 82% vs traditional banks.

Save £2,320 per £100k Payment

Typical savings for Construction Materials paying Indonesia suppliers

Traditional Bank
£2,825
FX Spread: 2.8% + £25 fee
  • ❌ 2-3 day settlement
  • ❌ Hidden FX margins
  • ❌ High correspondent bank fees
  • ❌ Manual compliance checks
Unicorn Currencies
£505
FX Spread: 0.5% + £5 fee
  • T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)
  • ✓ Transparent pricing
  • BI-FAST available
  • ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
Your Annual Savings
82%
£2,320 per £100k

At £400k-£3M monthly volume, save £27,840/year

Common Challenges: Construction Materials in Indonesia

Industry Pain Points

  • Project-based demand (lumpy)
  • Heavy/bulky goods (freight intensive)
  • Weather-dependent delivery
  • Credit terms for contractors

Country-Specific Considerations

  • Bank Indonesia FX regulations
  • Indonesian Customs documentation
  • VAT (11%) on imports
  • OJK (Financial Services Authority) oversight

How Unicorn Solves Construction Materials Payment Challenges in Indonesia

Fast Settlement: T+0 (2.3s avg within Unicorn network)

Use BI-FAST for instant IDR settlement.Bank Indonesia instant payment system, 24/7

Real-Time FX Exposure Tracking

Upload supplier invoices as PDFs. Our AI OCR extracts amounts and currencies. See exactly what waiting costs you in real-time. Lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a good rate.

0.14s Compliance Screening

Automated compliance checks for Indonesia regulations.Bank Indonesia FX regulations handled automatically.

Construction Materials Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Construction Materials when paying Indonesia suppliers

Payment Timing

Project milestone payments. Net 30-45 for materials suppliers. Payment on delivery for bulk materials (concrete, aggregates).

Settlement Priority: HIGH: Site delays costly. Workers idle waiting for materials = daily burn rate. Fast payment ensures priority delivery scheduling.

📄 Invoice Terms

Net 30-45 (established suppliers), COD for bulk deliveries. Project retentions (5%) held 6-12 months. Credit lines for large contractors.

Cash Flow Pattern:

Project-based and weather-dependent. Construction season (Mar-Oct in UK). Large projects: payments spread over months. Retentions delay final settlement.

📊 FX Risk Profile

MODERATE: EUR (European materials), CNY (fixtures/tiles), TRY (marble). Project budgets set in GBP, FX swings affect margins. Hedge at tender stage.

Supplier Relationships:

Mix of long-term (major suppliers) and project-specific (specialist materials). Builders merchants for convenience, direct-import for bulk savings.

Common Documentation for Construction Materials

  • Delivery Note (site-specific)
  • CE/UKCA Marking Certificate
  • Declaration of Performance (DoP)
  • Test Certificates (concrete/steel)
  • Environmental Product Declaration (EPD)

Popular Indonesia Supplier Types for Construction Materials

Common Indonesia Suppliers

  • Palm oil plantations (Sumatra, Kalimantan)
  • Textile factories (Java, Bali)
  • Coal mines (Kalimantan)
  • Coffee exporters (Sumatra, Java)

Payment Tips for Indonesia

  • Indonesia = Largest palm oil producer, textile exporter
  • BI-FAST enables instant IDR settlement
  • Jakarta + Surabaya = Main business hubs
  • Island logistics - consider shipping times
Typical Transaction Size
£30k-£150k
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

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