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Trade and export finance
International trade can be a tricky business. How well do you know your customer? What payment method is most appropriate?

Northern Bank provides a comprehensive range of trade finance products designed to reduce the trade and credit risks when you trade abroad.

Documentary credits
Documentary credits, or letters of credit, are one of the most secure methods of payment in international trade and can be used for all types of goods and services.

Guarantees A guarantee may be given by the Bank in support of a customer’s obligation to fulfil a contract.
Collections
Collections are a payment service through which an exporter may obtain payment from an importer by utilising the banking channels.

Export finance Being able to offer financing to prospective customers can make the difference in winning a deal.

Contact

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Download forms

All the order forms you need to manage international trade with us - in PDF files.

News

Get a convenient means of processing all your trade finance transactions. Read about the Trade Finance module in the Business eBanking system.

Doc. Credit rules

Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits 2007 ICC Publication No 600.