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Machinery & Equipment: Pay New Zealand Suppliers Fast

Import industrial machinery, manufacturing equipment, and capital goods Send NZD payments to New Zealand suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 79% vs traditional banks.

Save £1,923 per £100k Payment

Typical savings for Machinery & Equipment paying New Zealand suppliers

Traditional Bank
£2,428
FX Spread: 2.4% + £28 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
  • Osko (via Australia) available
  • ✓ 0.14s automated compliance
Your Annual Savings
79%
£1,923 per £100k

At £500k-£10M monthly volume, save £23,076/year

Common Challenges: Machinery & Equipment in New Zealand

Industry Pain Points

  • High-value transactions (£500k-£5M+)
  • Long lead times (3-12 months)
  • Progress payments required
  • FX exposure over project timeline

Country-Specific Considerations

  • Reserve Bank of New Zealand regulations
  • NZ Customs Service documentation
  • GST (15%) on goods and services
  • MPI (Ministry for Primary Industries) biosecurity

How Unicorn Solves Machinery & Equipment Payment Challenges in New Zealand

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

Use Osko (via Australia) for instant NZD settlement.Fast payment to NZ via Australian rails

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 New Zealand regulations.Reserve Bank of New Zealand regulations handled automatically.

Machinery & Equipment Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Machinery & Equipment when paying New Zealand suppliers

Payment Timing

Milestone-based: 30% on order, 30% on manufacturing complete, 30% on delivery, 10% after commissioning. 6-12 month project cycles.

Settlement Priority: MODERATE: Scheduled milestones allow payment planning. Critical at commissioning stage when engineers are on-site waiting.

📄 Invoice Terms

30/30/30/10 milestone structure standard. LC for orders over £500k. Retention (5-10%) held for warranty period (12-24 months).

Cash Flow Pattern:

Project-based and lumpy. Capital budget cycles (Q1 approvals, Q4 spend). Long lead times mean payments spread over 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.

Supplier Relationships:

Long-term OEM relationships. German precision (quality), Chinese (price-competitive), Japanese (robotics). Service contracts maintain relationships.

Common Documentation for Machinery & Equipment

  • Proforma Invoice (milestone schedule)
  • Certificate of Origin
  • CE/UKCA Declaration of Conformity
  • Installation & Commissioning Certificate
  • Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) Report

Popular New Zealand Supplier Types for Machinery & Equipment

Common New Zealand Suppliers

  • Dairy exporters (Waikato, Canterbury)
  • Meat processors (Canterbury, Otago)
  • Wine producers (Marlborough, Hawke's Bay)
  • Forestry companies (Northland, Bay of Plenty)

Payment Tips for New Zealand

  • New Zealand = Dairy leader (Fonterra), premium wine
  • Close integration with Australian payment systems
  • Auckland + Wellington = Main business centers
  • Strict biosecurity - documentation critical for food/agriculture
Typical Transaction Size
£55k-£270k
Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Pay New Zealand Suppliers 79% Cheaper?

Join Machinery & Equipment businesses saving £1,923 per £100k payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

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