Pay Suppliers Early, Pocket the Discount—A Simple Four-Step Play

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Jul 16, 2025 — 1 min read

Most Emirates-based suppliers will shave 1-3 % off an invoice if you settle 30 days early. That’s free margin if your funding cost is lower.

Step-by-Step

Ask first: Request a written early-payment quote—never assume.
Run the math: If the supplier offers 2 % and your 30-day loan costs 1 %, you net 1 % gain.
Use a 30-day “early-pay” facility: Borrow only the invoice amount, repay as soon as discount clears.
Repeat: Rotate the same limit across multiple suppliers; two turns per month convert a 1 % net gain into ~12 % annualised ROI.

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Marketing blog; confirm your supplier’s terms and loan rates first.

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