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FAQs

If you’re an exporter or importer and are new to 40Seas, check out the most commonly asked questions below.

FAQ for Importers
FAQ for Exporters
How do I get my suppliers to offer 40Seas?
Once we approve you as a buyer, you can introduce us to your suppliers and we’ll work with them to get 40Seas payment terms swiftly integrated into their checkout flow.
What kind of payment flexibility can I get from suppliers who offer 40Seas?
After you’ve been approved, you’ll be able to select net terms of 30, 60, or 90 days.
How can I use 40Seas to save on international wire fees when buying from my supplier?
40Seas offers local payment options in the US, UK, Canada and other countries, so you can pay via a local bank transfer and avoid costly international wire fees.
Can I get support from 40Seas if I have payment-related questions?
We have a dedicated support team working around the clock in 3 different time zones to ensure that you’ll get best-in-class service, whenever you need it.
Which countries do you support?
We currently support sales from US, China, HK, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to the US, UK and Canada, with more countries coming soon.
How do I connect my bank account?
Simply choose your bank from the drop-down list and provide 40Seas access to debit your bank account for future payments.
How do I offer 40Seas payment options to customers?
Once your customer is approved, they’ll be able to choose net terms (30-90 days) directly at checkout. We pay you once the invoice is sold to us, and automatically debit your customer’s account when the invoice is due.
What B2B payment options does 40Seas support?
We support ACH, direct bank debits, & credit cards.
How can I use 40Seas to save on international wire fees for my customers?
40Seas offers local payment options in the US, UK, Canada and other countries, so customers can pay via local bank transfer and avoid costly wire fees.
How do I integrate 40Seas into my checkout?
40Seas is available as a stand-alone platform or an embedded solution to streamline your checkout flow. Our API is designed for swift and easy implementation.
Which countries do you support?
We currently support sales from US, China, HK, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to the US, UK and Canada, with more countries coming soon.
Who assumes credit risk for buyers who purchase via 40Seas?
40Seas assumes all credit risk for buyers. You are only responsible for contractual disputes and other non-credit risks.

Importers

How do I get my suppliers to offer 40Seas?
Once we approve you as a buyer, you can introduce us to your suppliers and we’ll work with them to get 40Seas payment terms swiftly integrated into their checkout flow.
What kind of payment flexibility can I get from suppliers who offer 40Seas?
After you’ve been approved, you’ll be able to select net terms of 30, 60, or 90 days.
How can I use 40Seas to save on international wire fees when buying from my supplier?
40Seas offers local payment options in the US, UK, Canada and other countries, so you can pay via a local bank transfer and avoid costly international wire fees.
Can I get support from 40Seas if I have payment-related questions?
We have a dedicated support team working around the clock in 3 different time zones to ensure that you’ll get best-in-class service, whenever you need it.
Which countries do you support?
We currently support sales from US, China, HK, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to the US, UK and Canada, with more countries coming soon.
How do I connect my bank account?
Simply choose your bank from the drop-down list and provide 40Seas access to debit your bank account for future payments.

Exporters

How do I offer 40Seas payment options to customers?
Once your customer is approved, they’ll be able to choose net terms (30-90 days) directly at checkout. We pay you once the invoice is sold to us, and automatically debit your customer’s account when the invoice is due.
What B2B payment options does 40Seas support?
We support ACH, direct bank debits, & credit cards.
How can I use 40Seas to save on international wire fees for my customers?
40Seas offers local payment options in the US, UK, Canada and other countries, so customers can pay via local bank transfer and avoid costly wire fees.
How do I integrate 40Seas into my checkout?
40Seas is available as a stand-alone platform or an embedded solution to streamline your checkout flow. Our API is designed for swift and easy implementation.
Which countries do you support?
We currently support sales from US, China, HK, Vietnam, India, Bangladesh and Pakistan to the US, UK and Canada, with more countries coming soon.
Who assumes credit risk for buyers who purchase via 40Seas?
40Seas assumes all credit risk for buyers. You are only responsible for contractual disputes and other non-credit risks.

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