Find the solutions you need to help you trade securely and cost effectively overseas.
Imports and Exports
Imports
We understand the needs of importers. That’s why all our import services are designed to help you trade with assurance.
Our Import Collections service is a secure way to receive your goods, our Import Letter of Credit solution provides a trusted payment method so you can import with confidence and our import finance solutions allow you to pay your supplier promptly and negotiate better terms while improving your cash flow.
Import Letters of Credit
If you import goods, protect both yourself and your supplier with an Import Letter of Credit, a secure payment method for settling international trade transactions.
Import Collections
If you're looking for a secure and cost-effective way to trade with confidence, Import Collections let you pay your supplier after your goods have been shipped.
Buyer Loans
If you're importing goods, our Buyer Loans could help you improve cash flow, negotiate better terms with suppliers and pay them more promptly.
Exports
If your business trades overseas, our international expertise could give you an advantage. With offices in markets worldwide, our Export Collections and Export Letter of Credit solutions could remove some of the risks associated with global payments. Our export finance solutions could give you access to the working capital you need to fulfil your orders and help you offer more favourable terms to your trading partners.
Export Letters of Credit
If you export goods, you can trade securely in the knowledge that you will receive payment - as long as you present documentation that satisfies the pre-agreed conditions.
Export Collections
Export Collections are a trusted and reliable method of getting paid for your exports, providing more security than dealing directly with your buyer.
Seller Loans
You could improve your cash flow and strengthen your negotiating power with a loan that's linked to your exports.
Export Resource Centre
Whether you are new to exporting, thinking about it, or have established overseas trade relationships, we have the tools and solutions to support you. Check out our dedicated Export Resource Centre for more information and ideas to help with your export journey.
Guarantees
Trading internationally without established relationships can feel like a leap of faith. That’s why we provide International Business Guarantees and Standby Letters of Credit, so that both parties can trade with increased security and reduced risk. With an extensive range of guarantees available, we can provide added support and security to meet your import and export needs.
International Business Guarantees
When you’re trading internationally with or without established relationships, our guarantees reduce trade risks by giving you and your supplier greater security
Foreign exchange
Foreign exchange risk management
When doing business overseas, we believe it's important to protect profits from the risks that come with fluctuating foreign exchange rates.
Support
Import and Export Smartforms
Please ensure you are always using the most up to date version of the appropriate application form by downloading it directly from this page.
Instant@dvice
Enjoy the convenience of email updates at each stage of your trade transaction, available at no additional cost when you have a trade finance facility with us.
Ways to bank
Whether you’re at home, in the office or on the go, we’ve made it possible to stay in touch with your trade finance transactions.