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Buy Now Pay Later for Chemical Manufacturers

We help chemical manufacturers offer flexible payment terms to distributors and industrial buyers, enabling larger bulk orders while you get paid upfront with reduced credit risk.

Chemical Manufacturers
Larger bulk orders
Larger bulk orders
Immediate payment
Immediate payment
Lower credit risk
Lower credit risk

Why Chemical Manufacturers Use Instalments

Enable larger bulk orders while protecting your cash flow and minimizing credit exposure.

Larger volume orders

Distributors and industrial buyers commit to bigger quantities when payment terms are flexible

Working capital pressure

Industrial buyers need flexibility to manage large-scale chemical procurement costs

Faster deal closure

High-value orders get approved faster when buyers can spread payments over time

Market differentiation

Stand out from competitors by offering flexible B2B payment solutions

How it works

How It Works - PaidTerms

We give you a designated payment link to send to customers. Add it to your invoice email and let the buyer choose terms.

Send payment link

Your customer can split the invoice into 3, 6, 9, or 12 monthly instalments at checkout.

Customer chooses terms

PaidTerms runs a quick business check using NZBN and Centrix to confirm the buyer's details and approve the transaction.

We verify the buyer instantly

You receive the full invoice amount upfront, and your customer pays it off in instalments through PaidTerms.

You get paid, they get terms

Example: Large-Scale Chemical Order Using Instalments

See how the same scenario plays out differently

The Scenario

Buyer Type

Industrial distributor needing bulk chemicals

Order Size Needed

$180,000 for quarterly chemical supply

Traditional Outcome
  • Distributor negotiates for smaller volume
  • Extended credit approval delays order
  • Manufacturer carries credit risk exposure
  • Multiple partial shipments increase costs
With PaidTerms
  • Distributor commits to full $180,000 order
  • Pays in 6 manageable installments
  • Manufacturer receives $180,000 upfront
  • Zero credit risk and faster deal closure

FAQ for Chemical Manufacturers Using B2B BNPL

What is B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for chemical manufacturers, and how does it work?

B2B BNPL allows your business customers to split a chemical invoice into instalments (typically 3, 6, or 9 months) while you manufacture and supply as normal.The buyer selects an instalment option at quote or invoice stage and pays monthly, while you receive the full invoice value upfront. This lets you offer flexible payment terms without running in-house credit accounts or extending long trading terms.

Can chemical manufacturers offer instalments on bulk production runs and raw material orders?

Yes. B2B BNPL is designed for high-value chemical orders such as bulk raw materials, recurring production runs, contract manufacturing, and large replenishment orders.
It works well for drum, pallet, IBC, and container-level purchases where customers want to secure supply or lock in pricing without paying the full amount upfront.

Do chemical manufacturers get paid upfront if customers pay in instalments?

Yes. In a B2B BNPL model, the manufacturer is paid upfront and in full once the transaction is approved. The customer then repays the BNPL provider over time. This improves cash flow, removes receivables from your balance sheet, and reduces reliance on extended trading terms.

Is B2B BNPL safe for chemical manufacturers, and who takes the credit risk?

B2B BNPL is designed to reduce credit risk for chemical manufacturers.
The BNPL provider assesses the buyer and manages repayment, rather than the manufacturer carrying the risk or chasing overdue invoices. While terms vary by provider, the intent is that repayment risk sits with the BNPL provider—not with your business.

How does B2B BNPL help chemical manufacturers increase order size and win more contracts?

By spreading payments over time, buyers are less likely to reduce volumes, delay production, or negotiate purely on price. This often leads to larger order quantities, higher MOQ acceptance, and more complete formulations at quote stage. Instead of discounting chemicals to close deals, manufacturers can use payment flexibility to improve conversion rates and increase average order value.