DBS Trade GEMS

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What you can expect

If you need a complete package in Letter of Credit (LC) Advising, Confirmation and Negotiation, our Trade GEMS service is an attractive bundle of these services. It also allows you to manage your export LC transactions from beginning to end.

DBS Trade GEMS - Your One-Stop solution
LC Advising
  • Get speedy LC advice via our Corporate Internet Banking platform, DBS IDEAL
  • View LC terms online, without having to collect the LC from our counter
  • LC Safekeeping service for convenience and security, should you need the LC for subsequent negotiation
> LC Confirmation
  • Our strong risk appetite helps you mitigate the credit and sovereign risk of the Issuing Bank
> LC Negotiation
  • Negotiation of your LC can be offered on a non-recourse basis
  • Improve your working capital efficiency, and speed up your cash conversion cycle

For greater convenience at your fingertips
1.You'll gain ease of management with this one-stop LC service.
2.With DBS IDEAL™, you can view your LC terms and keep track of your Export LC payment status online at any time.
3.You can use our interactive eForms to streamline your Export Bill application process.
4.Our LC Safekeeping service is readily available.
5.We provide Documentary Discrepancy Amendment service, so you don't need to make multiple visits to our Trade Counter.
6.Enjoy ease of presentation of export documents at over 20 DBS branches across the island.

Expect quick turnaround time
To improve working capital efficiency, we'll provide you with one-day application processing while extending our cut-off time for applications to 6pm.

Reduce your credit risk
We can help you take on credit and sovereign risk of Issuing Banks with our LC confirmation and negotiation services.

Provide technical consulting
  • You'll have ready access to technical advice on LC terms to streamline negotiation process.
  • You can sign up for our regular seminars on trade technicalities and market updates.
  • You can request for and expect trade solutions that are tailored for your unique business needs.

To find out more, please call us at 1800 222 2200 or email us at contactgts@dbs.com.


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    1800 222 2200
    (Singapore)

    +65 6222 2200
    (Overseas)