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Supplier name and bank beneficiary do not match. What next?
A beneficiary mismatch is not proof of fraud, but it is a transaction inconsistency that should be explained and documented before payment. Identify every entity, the legal relationship between them and which party carries contractual responsibility.
PAYMENT RISK GUIDE
Questions to resolve before payment
Do not rely only on an email explanation. Ask for documents that connect the contracting entity, manufacturer and beneficiary.
Who is the beneficiary?Confirm the full account holder name and jurisdiction.
Why are they receiving funds?Request the commercial and legal basis for the relationship.
Does the contract reflect it?Payment instructions and liability should be documented.
Did instructions change?Verify changes using a known, independent contact channel.
An inconsistency needs evidence—not panic
Independent. Buyer-paid. Evidence-led.