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# How to pay for an order

## Overview

This article explains how buyers can pay for an order on VinaSources and when payment becomes available in the order workflow.

Understanding the payment process helps you complete your order smoothly and move it into production.

## Purpose

Paying for an order allows you to:

* Confirm your order with the supplier
* Start production and fulfillment
* Track delivery progress after shipment

## When Can You Pay for an Order?

Payment becomes available only when the order is in **Quoted** status.

An order moves to **Quoted** after the supplier updates all required information, including:

* Lead time for item(s)
* Shipping information
* Shipping price
* Incoterm service (FOB or EXW)

Once these details are provided, the buyer can review the full quotation and proceed with payment.

## How to Pay for an Order

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{% step %}

### Step 1: Log in to Your Buyer Account

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1. Log in to your Buyer account on VinaSources
2. Go to the Buyer Center
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Step 2: Open the Order Module

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1. Select Order from the Buyer Center menu
2. Locate the order you want to pay for
3. Open the order details page
   {% endstep %}

{% step %}

### Step 3: Review Shipping and Order Details

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On the order details page, review:

* Products in order
* Shipping method
* Shipping fee
* Total order amount

Make sure all details are correct before proceeding.
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### Step 4: Complete Payment

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1. Select the available payment option
2. Confirm the payment

After successful payment:

* Order status changes from **Unpaid** to **Paid**
* The order is confirmed
* The supplier can proceed with production
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  {% endstepper %}

## What Happens After Payment

* The supplier begins preparing the order and will update the status to In production
* The supplier and the buyer of the order can not modify the order details
* You can track progress in the Order module

All payment confirmations and updates are recorded in the order timeline.

## Tips & Best Practices

* Review shipping fees carefully before paying
* Confirm order details before completing payment
* Pay promptly to avoid delays in production
* Keep your order ID for reference

## Frequently Asked Questions

<details>

<summary>Why can’t I pay for my order yet?</summary>

The supplier has not added shipping information. Payment becomes available once the order status changes to *Unpaid*.

</details>

<details>

<summary>Can I change my order after paying?</summary>

No. Orders cannot be edited after payment.

</details>

<details>

<summary>What happens if I don’t pay an Unpaid order?</summary>

The order will not proceed to production until payment is completed.

</details>