Hospitality Equipment — Pay Chinese Suppliers Faster, Cheaper
Import hotel, restaurant, and catering equipment and supplies. And your bank makes it worse — 3-day settlements, 2-4% hidden FX spreads, and zero visibility into what your payments actually cost.
We built payment infrastructure for hospitality equipment businesses. 0.5% spreads. Same-day CNY settlement. Free container tracking.
Get a Quote for Your Next Chinese PaymentHospitality Equipment margins are too thin to donate 2-4% to your bank on every supplier payment.
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Save £2,525 per £100k Payment
Typical savings for Hospitality Equipment paying China suppliers
- ❌ 2-3 day settlement
- ❌ Hidden FX margins
- ❌ High correspondent bank fees
- ❌ Manual compliance checks
- ✓ Settles in seconds — 2.3 second average
- ✓ Transparent pricing
- ✓ Alipay available
- ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
At £200k-£2M monthly volume, save £30,300/year
What Challenges Do Hospitality Equipment Businesses Face Paying China?
Industry Pain Points
- Project-based fit-outs
- Compliance requirements (food safety)
- Bulk orders for chains
- Warranty and service contracts
Country-Specific Considerations
- SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) compliance required
- Commercial invoices must match payment purpose
- Dual-currency accounting may be needed for large volumes
- Capital controls apply to CNY flows
How Do Hospitality Equipment Businesses Typically Pay Chinese Suppliers?
Fast Settlement: Settles in seconds — 2.3 second average
Use Alipay for instant CNY settlement. Instant mobile payments, widely accepted by suppliers
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 China regulations. SAFE (State Administration of Foreign Exchange) compliance required handled automatically.
How Hospitality Equipment Businesses Typically Pay Chinese Suppliers
If you're importing in this sector, you're likely dealing with a mix of payment terms. Here's how they work — and why speed matters.
⏱ Payment Timing
Milestones for fit-outs. Stock orders: Net 30-45. Operating supplies: monthly.
📄 Invoice Terms
Milestones (projects), Net 30-45 (stock), monthly (supplies).
Project-based for fit-outs. Pre-season for openings. Refurbishment cycles (typically 7 years). Operating supplies steady.
📊 FX Risk Profile
MODERATE: EUR (kitchen equipment), CNY (FF&E), TRY (textiles). Project timing allows planning.
FF&E procurement specialists. Brand partnerships for chains. Project-specific relationships.
Common Documentation for Hospitality Equipment
- Food Safety Certificate
- Gas Safe Certificate
- CE/UKCA Declaration
- Fire Safety Compliance
- Specification Sheet
Popular China Supplier Types for Hospitality Equipment
Common China Suppliers
- Textile manufacturers (Guangzhou, Shenzhen)
- Electronics suppliers (Shenzhen, Shanghai)
- Machinery manufacturers (Ningbo, Dongguan)
- Consumer goods factories (Yiwu, Foshan)
Payment Tips for China
- Avoid SWIFT fees (3-4%) by using local rails like UnionPay or CIPS
- Schedule payments before Chinese holidays (CNY week shuts down)
- Use freight forwarder as commercial invoice reference
- Lock FX rates before placing large orders to protect margins
Frequently Asked Questions: Hospitality Equipment Payments to China
How do Hospitality Equipment businesses pay suppliers in China?
Hospitality Equipment businesses can pay China suppliers instantly using Unicorn Currencies. We offer a 0.5% FX spread with 2.3-second average settlement using local payment rails like Alipay. This is significantly faster and cheaper than traditional SWIFT transfers which take 2-3 days.
What banking details do I need for China Hospitality Equipment suppliers?
To pay Hospitality Equipment suppliers in China, you need the recipient's CNAPS Code (12-digit China National Advanced Payment System code), account number, and beneficiary name. Our platform validates these details automatically to ensure successful payment delivery.
How much can Hospitality Equipment businesses save on China payments?
Hospitality Equipment businesses typically save 83% compared to traditional banks when paying China suppliers. On a £100k transaction, that's £2,525 in savings. With Unicorn Currencies, you pay just 0.5% FX spread + £5 per payment vs banks charging 3% spread + £30 fees.
Is container tracking available for Hospitality Equipment shipments from China?
Yes, Unicorn Currencies offers FREE container tracking for Hospitality Equipment shipments from China. You receive real-time visibility into your cargo, including demurrage alerts to help avoid costly port storage fees. This feature is included at no extra cost with your payment account.
What currencies do Hospitality Equipment businesses typically use with China?
Hospitality Equipment businesses typically convert GBP to CNY when paying China suppliers. Unicorn Currencies provides live exchange rates with a transparent 0.5% spread, and you can lock rates for 15 seconds when you see a favorable rate. Our AI-powered invoice OCR can automatically extract amounts and currencies from supplier invoices.
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