What to verify before paying a new factory

What to verify before paying a new factory

Business license checks, production photos, bank account consistency and sample review can reduce avoidable sourcing risk.

Risk Control · 5 min read

No verification method is perfect, but combining document review with production evidence and a small controlled first order creates a better starting point for a new supplier relationship.

Before payment, confirm the supplier's legal name, address, bank account beneficiary, production photos and quotation consistency. If possible, ask for a live video call or third-party visit.

For custom products, sample review and signed specification sheets are often more important than the first quoted price.

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