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Buy Now Pay Later for Building Materials

We help building materials suppliers offer flexible payment terms to contractors and builders, enabling larger project orders while you get paid upfront with reduced credit risk.

Building materials
Larger project orders
Larger project orders
Immediate payment
Immediate payment
Less credit risk
Less credit risk

Why Building Materials Suppliers Use Instalments

Enable larger construction orders while protecting your cash flow and reducing payment delays.

Bigger project orders

Contractors and builders commit to larger material orders when they can spread payments over time

Project cash flow timing

Builders need flexibility to align material payments with project milestones and client payments

Win more contracts

Large upfront material costs prevent contractors from bidding on multiple projects simultaneously

Stand out from competition

Attract more contractor accounts 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: Commercial Construction Project Using Instalments

See how the same scenario plays out differently

The Scenario

Buyer Type

General contractor preparing for commercial build

Order Size Needed

$85,000 for building materials and supplies

Traditional Outcome
  • Contractor phases material orders
  • Project timeline extends due to delays
  • Supplier waits 30-60 days for payment
  • Multiple deliveries increase logistics costs
With PaidTerms
  • Contractor commits to full $85,000 order
  • Pays in 6 manageable installments
  • Supplier receives $85,000 upfront
  • All materials delivered on schedule

FAQ for Building Material Businesses Using B2B BNPL

What is B2B Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) for building materials suppliers, and how does it work?

B2B BNPL allows your trade customers to split a building materials invoice into instalments (typically 3, 6, or 9 months) while you supply materials as normal. The buyer selects an instalment option at quote or invoice stage and pays monthly, while you receive the full invoice value upfront—without needing to manage in-house credit terms for every customer.

Can building materials suppliers offer instalments on bulk orders and large project purchases?

Yes. B2B BNPL is designed for high-value building material orders such as project supply, bulk timber and steel orders, concrete pours, roofing packages, and large site deliveries.
It allows builders and contractors to secure materials and lock in pricing without paying the full invoice upfront.

Do building materials suppliers get paid upfront if customers pay in instalments?

Yes. In a B2B BNPL model, the supplier is paid upfront and in full once the transaction is approved.
The customer then repays the BNPL provider over time, improving your cash flow while removing receivables from your balance sheet.

Is B2B BNPL safe for building materials suppliers, and who takes the risk if the buyer doesn’t pay?

B2B BNPL is designed to reduce credit risk for building materials suppliers.
The BNPL provider typically assesses the buyer and manages repayment, rather than the supplier 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 you.

How does B2B BNPL help building materials suppliers increase average order value and win more projects?

When builders and contractors can spread payments, they’re less likely to reduce quantities, stage orders, or delay purchases. This often leads to larger project orders, higher acceptance of full material packages, and fewer price-driven negotiations. Instead of discounting to win work, suppliers can use payment flexibility to increase conversion and average order value.