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Protecting your investment is essential. We'll help you understand your options and set up the payment structure that works best for your transaction.
One of the biggest concerns when sourcing gold or rough diamonds from Africa is payment security. How do you protect yourself from sending money to someone you've never met, in a country thousands of miles away?
There's no single right answer — different buyers have different preferences, risk tolerances, and requirements. Some prefer formal escrow arrangements. Others work with letters of credit through their banks.
Our role is to help you understand your options and, if needed, connect you with reputable service providers who can facilitate secure payment arrangements.
Capital African Logistic does not hold funds or operate as an escrow service. We advise on payment security options and can coordinate with third-party escrow providers, banks, or other financial intermediaries on your behalf.
There are several ways to structure payment for international precious commodity transactions. Here are the most common approaches.
If you choose to use a third-party escrow service, here's the typical process.
We can recommend reputable escrow providers and help coordinate the setup. The escrow company — not Capital African Logistic — will hold and manage the funds according to agreed terms.
Buyer, seller, and escrow provider agree on terms, milestones, and conditions for fund release. A formal escrow agreement is signed by all parties.
Buyer transfers the agreed amount to the escrow provider's account. The seller is notified that funds are secured, giving them confidence to proceed.
Seller verification, laboratory testing, and documentation are completed. Funds remain with the escrow provider throughout this process.
Once commodities are delivered and buyer confirms satisfaction, the escrow provider releases funds to the seller.
To be completely transparent about what we do and don't do regarding payment security.
For first-time transactions or when working with a new seller, we generally recommend using a third-party escrow service or letter of credit. The added cost is usually worth the peace of mind. As you build relationships with verified sellers over multiple successful transactions, you can decide what level of protection makes sense.
No. We present escrow as one option, but the payment arrangement is ultimately between you and the seller. We advise on options and help facilitate.
Yes. We work with several reputable third-party escrow services and can make introductions based on your transaction size and requirements.
LCs are a great option for larger transactions. Your bank issues the LC, and we can help ensure the required documentation is prepared correctly.
Operating as an escrow service requires specific financial licenses and regulatory compliance. We focus on what we do best — verification, testing, and logistics.
That's your choice. We'll still perform our verification and testing services. However, we always recommend some form of payment protection, especially for first transactions.
Legitimate sellers understand that buyers need protection. Most are comfortable with escrow because it also protects them — they know funds are secured before they commit resources.
We're happy to walk you through payment options and help you find the arrangement that gives you confidence.