Machinery & Equipment: International Payment Solutions
Import industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and capital goods. Pay suppliers in 6+ countries with 0.5% FX spreads and 2.3s settlement.
Machinery & Equipment Payment Challenges
Industry Pain Points
- High-value transactions (£500k-£5M+)
- Long lead times (3-12 months)
- Progress payments required
- FX exposure over project timeline
How Unicorn Helps
- Lock FX rates for multi-month projects
- Milestone payment tracking
- Large transaction support (£5M+)
- Progress payment scheduling
Popular Machinery & Equipment Payment Corridors
High-volume currency routes for machinery & equipment
Global Machinery & Equipment Settlement Network
Pay machinery & equipment suppliers in any of the following countries. Click a country for payment details, compliance, and cost savings.
Asia Pacific (17 countries)
Europe (12 countries)
Americas (8 countries)
Middle East & Africa (9 countries)
Machinery & Equipment Payment Profile
Payment Timing
Milestone-based: 30% on order, 30% on manufacturing complete, 30% on delivery, 10% after commissioning. 6-12 month project cycles.
Invoice Terms
30/30/30/10 milestone structure standard. LC for orders over £500k. Retention (5-10%) held for warranty period (12-24 months).
FX Risk Profile
EXTREME: 6-12 month exposure on high-value purchases (£500k-£5M). EUR and JPY volatility. FX forward contracts essential for project budgeting.
Frequently Asked Questions: Machinery & Equipment Payments
What FX challenges do Machinery & Equipment businesses face?
Machinery & Equipment businesses commonly face currency volatility that impacts profit margins, supplier payment timing issues across different time zones, and difficulty tracking FX exposure across multiple international transactions. These challenges can significantly affect cash flow and supplier relationships.
How does Unicorn Currencies help Machinery & Equipment?
Unicorn Currencies helps Machinery & Equipment businesses with real-time FX rate tracking on all bills and invoices, ultra-fast 2.3-second settlement times, and integrated container tracking for shipments. Our platform provides full visibility into your international payment costs and currency exposure.
What's the minimum volume for Machinery & Equipment?
We recommend a minimum of $1M+ annual FX volume for Machinery & Equipment businesses to maximize the benefits of our platform. This ensures you see meaningful savings on our 0.5% FX spreads compared to traditional bank rates of 2-4%.
Do you support payments to Machinery & Equipment suppliers?
Yes, Unicorn Currencies supports payments to Machinery & Equipment suppliers in 50+ countries with local payment rails. We connect to domestic clearing systems in each country, avoiding expensive SWIFT fees and enabling faster settlement than traditional banks.
Is container tracking included for Machinery & Equipment?
Yes, FREE container tracking is included for all Machinery & Equipment businesses using Unicorn Currencies. You get real-time shipment visibility with demurrage alerts, helping you time payments accurately and avoid costly port fees.
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