Commercial BankingInternational Business

Import Documentary Credit

• Be much more confident imports will be as specified
• Show exporter your ability to pay for goods
• Build in terms to suit your needs.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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Import Bills

• A more secure and cost effective way to receive goods before making payment
• Have more confidence that goods are as specified
• More secure than dealing directly with exporter.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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Export Documentary Credit

• Export goods knowing payment risk has been transferred to a bank
• You must present documents as agreed
• Use credit to raise finance.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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Export Bills

• A simple and cost effective way to reduce payment risk for exports
• More secure than dealing directly with the importer
• Document and payment collections handled for you
• Reduce disputes as responsibilities are clearly defined and governed.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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Guarantees

• An alternative form of security to a cash deposit
• Choose from a wide range of different Guarantees for covering many types of risks
• Benefit from HSBC's global expertise in Trade and Supply Chain.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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HSBC EasyTrade – importing and exporting made easier

• Services and support for businesses that are new to importing and exporting
• Trade more securely and quickly
• Trade document preparation service
• Access to international expertise.

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  0800 78 31 300¹
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Foreign Currency Account – International Business Account

• Make or receive payments and manage foreign exchange for overseas markets
• Choose foreign currency accounts any tradeable currency
• We can also help you open a local business bank account in an overseas market if this is more suitable.

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International Payments and SEPA Credit Transfers

• International Payments: Make urgent one-off payments using priority payments
• SEPA Credit Transfers: For batched, non-priority EU payments to over 301 countries.

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Foreign Exchange

• HSBC is a world leader in foreign exchange buying and selling all tradeable currencies
• Get up-to-date market intelligence and timely execution of deals
• From simple exchange transactions to sophisticated trades.

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Foreign Exchange Risk Management

• Reduces exposure to exchange rate volatility for importers and exporters
• Helps protect the value of overseas assets, joint ventures and partnerships
• Helps you compete more effectively in overseas markets.

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Lockbox, cheque negotiation and collection

• Realise the value of frequent US Dollar and Euro cheque payments with Lockbox services quickly
• Handle occasional cheque payments from trading partners in other parts of the world with cheque collection or negotiation

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Export Invoice Finance

• Get access to money you have tied up in your sales ledger
• Minimise risk to your business by collecting payments promptly and efficiently
• Protect yourself from bad debt and late payment.

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Import Loans

• Bridge the cash flow gap between paying suppliers and receiving payment from your buyers
• Pay suppliers promptly and negotiate better terms for your business
• Can be arranged in all major currencies.

• Call us on:
  0800 78 31 300¹

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Export Loans

• Bridge the cash flow gap between paying suppliers and receiving payment from your importer / buyer
• Pay suppliers promptly and negotiate better terms for your business
• Can be arranged in all major currencies.

• Call us on:
  0800 78 31 300¹

Email: uktradeservices@hsbc.com