International BusinessImport Bills for Collection
Import Bills are a more secure, cost effective way to trade internationally and receive goods before making payment.
Trade with confidence
- As the importer, you only pay for goods when you are happy with the shipping documents such as invoices, insurance certificate and bills of lading
- If the paperwork is correct, you can be more confident that the shipment is in order too
- Quick and easy to set up, they're ideal for transactions that need to take place at short notice
- Often used where trust is building between you and your exporter but you want more control than dealing direct (Open Account trading)
- If you are looking for additional protection you may wish to consider Import Documentary Credits.
How Import Bills work
- After the goods are shipped your exporter presents shipping documents, together with their instructions, to their bank. The exporter's bank then forwards them to your bank for payment
- Your bank acts on behalf of the exporter's bank to collect payment from you, or a promise that you will pay at a later date if you have agreed this with your exporter
- A promise to pay usually involves you accepting a Bill of Exchange. Under the agreement, your bank will not release the shipping documents until payment or acceptance has been made.
New to international trade?
Make importing and exporting easier with HSBC EasyTrade, our simple and accessible service for all your import and export needs.
- Trade more securely and quickly
- Trading documents preparation service
- Access to international expertise.
- Call 0800 78 31 300.
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Speak to an expert about Trade and Supply Chain
To learn more about Import Bills and HSBC EasyTrade
- Call:
0800 78 31 300 - Textphone 1800 108457 125 563
- Email uktradeservices@hsbc.com
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- HSBCnet – manage international business transactions online
- Export Bills – a simple and cost effective way to reduce payment risk for exports.
Speak to an expert about Trade and Supply Chain
To learn more about Import Bills and HSBC EasyTrade:
- Call us on:
0800 78 31 300 - Textphone 1800 108457 125 563
- Email uktradeservices@hsbc.com
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