Proforma Invoice Checks Before International Wire Transfer
A buyer-side review route for invoices, bank details, and transaction evidence.
Payment and invoice control
Focused trade risk guides in this section. Use the list to move from the broad topic to the exact supplier, payment, shipment, or import document question.
Proforma and Commercial Invoice Differences
The final commercial invoice should not quietly rewrite what the buyer approved in the proforma invoice.
Third-Party Beneficiary Payment Route Review
A different payment beneficiary may be legitimate, but the buyer needs a written relationship trail before sending funds.
Before You Send a Deposit: A Trade Risk Review
A deposit review should confirm supplier identity, product details, and payment route before funds move.
Handling Last-Minute Supplier Bank Account Changes
A late account change should trigger verification through a second channel before any wire transfer.
How to Handle a Supplier That Changes the Proforma Invoice
PI changes should be tracked by version, reason, and impact before deposit or balance payment.
Payment Terms That Increase Supplier Risk
Payment structure affects evidence quality and the buyer's room to respond when warning signs appear.
What Buyers Should Check in a Commercial Invoice
Commercial invoices support customs and payment records, so vague or inconsistent details should be corrected early.