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Scientific Equipment: Pay Brazil Suppliers Fast

Import laboratory equipment, scientific instruments, and research supplies Send BRL payments to Brazil suppliers with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network). Save 86% vs traditional banks.

Save £3,030 per £100k Payment

Typical savings for Scientific Equipment paying Brazil suppliers

Traditional Bank

£3,535

FX Spread: 3.5% + £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
✓ PIX available
✓ 0.14s automated compliance

Your Annual Savings

86%

£3,030 per £100k

At £200k-£2M monthly volume, save £36,360/year

Common Challenges: Scientific Equipment in Brazil

Industry Pain Points

High-value precision equipment
Calibration and certification requirements
Grant funding payment timing
Technical support complexity

Country-Specific Considerations

Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central) regulations
Brazilian tax ID (CNPJ) required for business payments
Currency controls apply to BRL flows
Import license may be required for certain goods

How Unicorn Solves Scientific Equipment Payment Challenges in Brazil

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

Use PIX for instant BRL settlement.Brazil's revolutionary instant payment system, launched 2020, now dominant

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 Brazil regulations.Central Bank of Brazil (Banco Central) regulations handled automatically.

Scientific Equipment Payment Profile

Understanding the payment dynamics of Scientific Equipment when paying Brazil suppliers

⏱ Payment Timing

Capital equipment: delivery + installation. Consumables: Net 30. Grant purchases: deadline-driven.

Settlement Priority: HIGH at grant deadlines: Funds expire, must spend. Installation commissioning also time-sensitive.

📄 Invoice Terms

Delivery + installation (equipment), Net 30 (consumables), grant terms variable.

Cash Flow Pattern:

Academic/grant cycles. Q1/Q4 budget spending. Research projects: milestone-based. Consumables: ongoing.

📊 FX Risk Profile

MODERATE: EUR (European), USD (American). Capital purchases planned. Grant timing can create urgency.

Supplier Relationships:

Major supplier relationships for service support. Calibration contracts. Academic pricing/discounts.

Common Documentation for Scientific Equipment

Calibration Certificate
CE/UKCA Declaration
User Manual
Installation Qualification
Validation Protocol

Popular Brazil Supplier Types for Scientific Equipment

Common Brazil Suppliers

Coffee exporters (Minas Gerais, São Paulo)
Agricultural commodities (Mato Grosso, Paraná)
Leather goods (Rio Grande do Sul)
Manufacturing (São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro)

Payment Tips for Brazil

PIX revolutionized Brazilian payments - instant, 24/7, free
Brazil = World's largest coffee exporter
BRL volatility high - use rate locks
Most suppliers now prefer PIX over TED/DOC

Typical Transaction Size

£75k-£300k

Compliance Notice: Subject to sanctions and compliance screening. Certain industries and countries not supported.

Ready to Pay Brazil Suppliers 86% Cheaper?

Join Scientific Equipment businesses saving £3,030 per £100k payment with t+0 (2.3s avg within unicorn network).

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