Order Payment Inward Remittance refers to the settlement act in which the buyer remits the order payment to the seller's account through a bank, constituting an inflow of funds under remittance methods such as telegraphic transfer (T/T). Use cases include: advance payment, payment after shipment, balance payment, etc. Precautions: verify the remitter's name, amount, and the order number or invoice number in the remittance remarks to ensure consistency with the contract; pay attention to the arrival time, the party bearing bank charges (OUR/SHA/BEN), and exchange rate fluctuations; if it is an advance payment, confirm whether registration of advance receipt of export proceeds is required. Difference from 'export proceeds collection': the latter emphasizes all foreign exchange received from abroad under export trade, covering a broader scope; difference from 'letter of credit payment': inward remittance is based on commercial credit, and the bank does not assume payment liability, whereas a letter of credit is guaranteed by the bank. In practice, after receiving the inward remittance, it should be verified and written off in a timely manner, and settlement of exchange or deposit into the pending verification account should be handled.
📝 Examples
1. According to the contract, the buyer has today made the order payment inward remittance of a 30% advance payment via T/T. Please check and arrange production after receipt. (Illustrates advance payment inward remittance, used to start the order.)
2. We have received the customer's order payment inward remittance for the balance, amounting to USD 12,500, with the remark indicating invoice number INV-2024-001. The finance department has confirmed it and arranged shipment. (Illustrates balance payment inward remittance, used to confirm the arrival of funds before shipment.)
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