Commercial Terms • Secure Order Processing

Payment
Terms.

Clear payment terms for machinery, parts and equipment purchases from Pfeifer Heavy Machinery GmbH. The applicable payment schedule is confirmed in the Pro Forma Invoice and order documentation.

Orders Up To €5,000 100% Against PI
Orders Above €5,000 50% PI · 50% Shipping Documents
Payment Methods Bank Transfer · Crypto
Eligible Crypto Payment 3.7% Discount
Commercial Payment Policy

Clear Terms Before Every Order.

Pfeifer Heavy Machinery GmbH uses structured payment terms for machinery, parts and equipment transactions.

Before payment, the applicable commercial terms are stated in the Pro Forma Invoice, quotation, sales contract or written order confirmation issued for the transaction.

Important

The payment schedule and instructions stated in the transaction-specific Pro Forma Invoice, quotation, sales agreement or written order confirmation govern the order. Different terms apply only when expressly agreed in writing.

Standard Commercial Orders

Payment Schedule.

Unless different terms are agreed in writing for a specific transaction, our standard payment structure is based on the total order value.

Order Value

Up To €5,000

100%

Against Pro Forma Invoice

Orders with a total value of up to and including €5,000 require full payment against the official Pro Forma Invoice before the order proceeds to dispatch.

Order Value

Above €5,000

50/50

Staged Payment

Orders above €5,000 follow a two-stage payment structure: 50% against the Pro Forma Invoice and the remaining 50% against the applicable Bill of Lading and agreed shipping documentation.

50%

Stage 01 — Pro Forma Invoice

The initial 50% payment is payable against the official Pro Forma Invoice after the machinery or equipment, commercial terms and order details have been confirmed.

50%

Stage 02 — BL & Documentation

The remaining 50% becomes payable against the applicable Bill of Lading and the shipping documentation specified for the transaction.

Accepted Payment Methods

Secure B2B Payment Options.

The payment method and exact payment instructions for an order are confirmed on the applicable Pro Forma Invoice or written payment instruction.

BT

Bank Transfer

Domestic and international bank transfers are accepted for machinery and equipment orders. Official banking instructions are provided with the applicable Pro Forma Invoice or written payment instructions.

Accepted
CR

Cryptocurrency

Eligible orders may be settled using an approved cryptocurrency. When confirmed for the transaction, cryptocurrency payment receives a 3.7% discount on the approved invoice amount.

3.7% Discount
Digital Asset Settlement

Cryptocurrency Payments.

3.7% Eligible Crypto Payment Discount

The cryptocurrency discount is a commercial incentive reflecting the reduced payment-processing and administrative costs that may apply to eligible digital-asset settlements. We pass part of those potential savings to the customer through a 3.7% reduction in the approved invoice amount.

The discount applies only when cryptocurrency settlement has been approved by Pfeifer Heavy Machinery GmbH and is expressly reflected in the relevant payment instruction, quotation or Pro Forma Invoice.

BTC Bitcoin
ETH Ethereum
USDT Tether
USDC USD Coin
XRP XRP

Do Not Send Cryptocurrency Without Confirmation

Always obtain the approved asset, blockchain network, receiving wallet address and exact payable amount from Pfeifer Heavy Machinery GmbH before initiating a transfer. Never send funds using wallet details obtained from an unverified third party.

Crypto Discount

Why Do We Offer 3.7%?

Processing Efficiency

Eligible digital-asset settlements can reduce certain payment-processing steps compared with some traditional international payment routes.

Reduced Administration

Direct settlement can reduce some administrative handling associated with international payment processing.

International Settlement

Digital assets can provide an additional settlement method for approved international B2B transactions.

Customer Incentive

Where the transaction qualifies, Pfeifer shares part of the potential processing savings with the customer through the 3.7% invoice discount.

Important Payment Conditions

Before Sending Payment.

01

Official Pro Forma Invoice

Payment should be made only against an official PI, invoice, sales agreement or verified written payment instruction relating to the order.

02

Payment Reference

Include the PI, invoice or order reference with your payment so that received funds can be matched to the correct transaction.

03

Bank Charges

Sender-side banking charges, intermediary bank charges and transfer fees are borne by the buyer unless different terms are stated in the applicable order documents.

04

Crypto Network Fees

Blockchain network fees and sender-side transaction costs are borne by the buyer unless expressly agreed otherwise.

05

Correct Blockchain Network

The cryptocurrency and blockchain network must match the written payment instructions. Do not assume a network from the asset name alone.

06

Payment Confirmation

Payment is treated as received after the required funds have been received, verified and matched to the applicable order or Pro Forma Invoice.

Order Workflow

From Order to Shipment.

STAGE 01

Order Confirmation

The machinery or equipment, price, destination and transaction terms are confirmed.

STAGE 02

Pro Forma Invoice

Pfeifer issues the applicable Pro Forma Invoice with the order-specific payment instructions.

STAGE 03

Initial Payment

Orders up to €5,000 are paid 100%. Orders above €5,000 begin with the applicable 50% initial payment.

STAGE 04

Shipping Documents

For orders above €5,000, the remaining 50% is payable against the applicable BL and agreed shipping documentation.

Payment Security

Verify Before You Pay.

  • Confirm that the Pro Forma Invoice correctly identifies the buyer, machinery or equipment, amount and agreed terms.
  • Use only banking or cryptocurrency instructions provided through Pfeifer Heavy Machinery GmbH's verified order documentation or communication channels.
  • Do not send payment to amended bank or wallet details without independently verifying the change with us.
  • Make sure the payment reference corresponds with the correct PI or invoice.
  • For cryptocurrency, confirm the asset, network, wallet address and payable amount before transferring funds.
  • Contact us immediately if payment instructions appear inconsistent with your quotation or previous correspondence.
Payment FAQ

Common Payment Questions.

Orders with a total value up to and including €5,000 require 100% payment against the official Pro Forma Invoice before dispatch.
Unless different written terms are agreed, orders above €5,000 require 50% against the Pro Forma Invoice and the remaining 50% against the applicable Bill of Lading and agreed shipping documentation.
Our standard accepted methods are bank transfer and approved cryptocurrency payment. The payment method for the individual transaction is confirmed in the applicable order documentation.
Approved cryptocurrency payments may be made using Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC) or XRP. The exact asset, network, wallet address and payable amount must be confirmed before payment.
Eligible cryptocurrency settlements receive a 3.7% discount when the discount is expressly confirmed for the transaction and reflected in the applicable payment instruction or Pro Forma Invoice.
The discount is a commercial incentive reflecting reduced payment-processing and administrative costs that may apply to eligible digital-asset settlements. Pfeifer passes part of those potential savings to the customer.
Yes. Where different terms are expressly agreed in writing, the applicable quotation, PI, sales agreement or written order confirmation governs that specific transaction.

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