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

Bankers Guarantee and Standby LC'S

• 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.