A seller can choose from the following five basic trade payment methods in obtaining payments for goods shipped to a buyer. Each of these addresses specific risks for the buyer and seller.

- Cash In Advance
- Letter of Credit / Documentary Credit
- Draft for Collection / Documentary Collection
- Open Account
- Consignment

Trade Finance Products

DBS has packaged a wide range of trade finance products that will meet the domestic and international trading needs of our customers.
Financing the flows of goods and services has become a key component of maximising profit from trade. At DBS, we provide comprehensive trade services to major corporations, small & medium enterprises (SMEs) and leading financial institutions. Importers and exporters can leverage on our keen local market knowledge and strong Asian network.

Import Trade Offering

- Letter of Credit (LC) Issuance or SKBDN
- Import Bills Under LC
- Import Bills Under Collection / Non LC
- Shipping Guarantee / Airway Bill Endorsement

Export Trade Offering

- Export LC - Advising and Confirmation
- Export LC Negotiation / Discounting / Export Bill Under LC
- Export Bill Collection (DP / DA) / Export Bill Under Non LC
- EBLC (C) Facility (Credit Program)
  - Basel II Checklist Loan Subordination
  - Master Letter of Indemnity
  - Role of Responsibilities
  - EBLCC Program Check List
  - Flowchart of EBLCC Facility

Export Trade Offering

- Bankers Guarantee
- Standby Letter of Credit
- Issuance of Bankers Guarantee / SBLC Under Counter Guarantee

Trade Financing

- Trust Receipts
- Pre-Export Financing
- Account Receivable Discounting
- Inventory Financing Under Collateral Management Arrangement

Please contact us for more information.