Export Services

November 30, 2016 Pyae Kyaw

Export Services

Export Services

Letter of Credit Advising and Negotiation
Upon shipment of goods, the exporter presents related documents to the Bank for negotiation. Negotiation means discounting the bills against advances to the beneficiary exporter. The Bank checks the documents presented against the terms and conditions of the LC in order to determine compliance before negotiation. Negotiation is done with recourse to the beneficiary unless LC is confirmed. A credit trade line is required before this facility can be utilized.

Benefits

  • Payment guaranteed by the Export LC Issuing Bank
  • Certainty – buyer cannot cancel/amend without your consent
  • Clear requirement for payment
  • Added protect ion – LC Confirmation
  • Financing opportunities

Pre and Post Shipment Financing
This is a short term financing facility extended to exporters prior to shipment of goods. This facility enables the exporter to enjoy pre-export financing for the purchase of the goods provided a firm order is secured by the exporter. The application has to be supported by a Letter of Credit in his favour or a Confirmed Purchased Order. The loan approved will only cover the costs of goods for export or a percentage of the LC submitted. A credit trade line is required before this facility can be utilized.

Benefits

  • Important cash flow avenue for exporters to manufacture finished goods
  • Flexibility of the financing period

Outward Documentary Collections
This is where the exporter collects payment from his overseas buyer (the importer) through the Bank. After the shipment of goods, the exporter entrusts the trade documents to the Bank, with specific instructions and terms for the goods release to the buyer. The Bank releases the documents to the buyer only when he meets the payment terms, either by D/A (Documents against Acceptance) or D/P (Documents against Payment).

Benefits

  • Trusted agent (bank) to handle in collection
  • Fast receipt of documents
  • Cheaper than LC
  • Financing opportunities
  • Cut-off time at 4pm allows greater flexibility (Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays)