A Sinosure Buyer ID (buyer code) is the identifier Sinosure gives your company in its buyer database. Exporters need it before they can request a credit limit on you. It is created from verified registration details — legal name, address, registration number and ownership — and the same code is reused by every Sinosure-insured supplier you trade with.
Why the buyer code matters
Every limit, shipment declaration and — if it ever happens — claim is recorded against your buyer code. That makes the code your company’s credit identity with Sinosure. Getting the identity right at the start avoids the most frustrating delay in the process: a limit request stuck because the buyer cannot be matched.
What is used to create it
- Exact legal company name, exactly as registered (not a trading name)
- Registered address and operating address
- Company registration or tax number
- Country of registration
- Website, phone and key contacts
- Ownership and directors (for identification and screening)
Common problems we fix
| Problem | Effect | Fix |
|---|---|---|
| Trading name used instead of legal name | No match, request delayed | Submit registry extract with legal name |
| Several group companies | Limit set on the wrong entity | Decide the buying entity before applying |
| Old address in credit databases | Identity verification fails | Provide proof of current address |
| Duplicate codes from past suppliers | Split history, smaller limits | Consolidate onto one code |
After the code is issued
Your supplier requests the credit limit on the code. From then on, each additional insured supplier can request its own limit on the same code — usually faster, because your file already exists. See how credit limits are decided.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Sinosure Buyer ID (buyer code)?
A Buyer ID or buyer code is the identifier Sinosure assigns to your company in its buyer database. Your supplier needs it to request a credit limit on you. It is created after your company's identity and registration details are verified, and the same code is used by every Sinosure-insured exporter you trade with.
Learn more →What documents are needed for a Sinosure credit limit application?
Usually: certificate of incorporation or business registration, the last 2 years of financial statements (audited if available), a recent bank statement or bank reference, company profile with ownership and directors, and trade references or past purchase orders with Chinese suppliers. Exact requirements vary by limit size and country.
Learn more →Do I need a company or office in China?
No. Your company stays where it is. What matters is that your Chinese supplier holds a Sinosure export credit insurance policy (or is willing to add you to one). You do not need a Chinese entity, bank account or physical presence in China.
What are the steps to get Sinosure-backed payment terms?
1) Eligibility check and document collection. 2) Your buyer profile is verified and a buyer code is created. 3) Your insured supplier submits a credit-limit request on your company. 4) Sinosure runs its credit assessment and approves a limit. 5) You and the supplier sign open-account terms (e.g. net 90) and begin shipping. Hespor coordinates every step.
Learn more →See if you qualify for 90–120 day terms
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