Advance Payment is a Trading method in which the buyer pays for the goods before they are sent out , method is used when buyer is of unknown credit worthiness. It is applicable in International or dom [..]

A payment that a Federal awarding agency or pass through entity makes by any appropriate payment mechanism, including a predetermined payment schedule, before the non-Federal entity disburses the fund [..]

See Prepayment Finance.

Advance payment means a payment that a Federal awarding agency or pass-through entity makes by any appropriate payment mechanism, including a predetermined payment schedule, before the non-Federal entity disburses the funds for program purposes (§200.3)

A payment made by a project company to the construction contractor at or around commencement in order to offset preliminary costs, including purchase of equipment and organisational expenses.

Premiums paid in advance of the current policy period, including the amount tendered with an application for life insurance.

Not yet enforceable payments that banks receive at the client's request to meet immediate payment periods.

a payment under the terms of a contribution agreement that is made before the performance of that part of the contribution agreement for which the payment is being made. An advance payment is limited [..]