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Construction Materials: Pay Turkey Suppliers Fast

Import building materials, construction supplies, and infrastructure products Send TRY payments to Turkey suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 87% vs traditional banks.

✓ Popular Corridor: Turkish marble and tiles

Save £3,530 per £100k Payment

Typical savings for Construction Materials paying Turkey suppliers

Traditional Bank
£4,035
FX Spread: 4% + £35 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
  • BKM (Interbank Card Center) available
  • ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
Your Annual Savings
87%
£3,530 per £100k

At £400k-£3M monthly volume, save £42,360/year

Common Challenges: Construction Materials in Turkey

Industry Pain Points

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

Country-Specific Considerations

  • Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB) regulations
  • High inflation - TRY volatility extreme
  • Many suppliers prefer EUR/USD invoicing
  • Turkish customs documentation required

How Unicorn Solves Construction Materials Payment Challenges in Turkey

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

Use BKM (Interbank Card Center) for instant TRY settlement.Turkey's national payment system

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 Turkey regulations.Central Bank of Turkey (TCMB) regulations handled automatically.

Construction Materials Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Construction Materials when paying Turkey 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 Turkey Supplier Types for Construction Materials

Common Turkey Suppliers

  • Textile manufacturers (Istanbul, Bursa, Denizli)
  • Automotive parts (Bursa, Kocaeli)
  • Agricultural exporters (Izmir, Antalya)
  • White goods manufacturers (Istanbul)

Payment Tips for Turkey

  • TRY highly volatile - lock rates immediately or use EUR/USD
  • Turkey strategic location between Europe/Asia
  • Strong textile and automotive sectors
  • Political/economic volatility - use hedging
Typical Transaction Size
£40k-£180k
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

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