Trade and export finance

International trade can be a complex business. How well do you know your customer? Which payment method is most appropriate?

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

Trade and export finance covers the following

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. Read about documentary credits	Documentary collections Collections are a payment service through which an exporter may obtain payment from an importer by using the banking channels. Read about collections

Guarantees A guarantee may be given by the bank in support of a customer’s obligation to fulfil a contract. Read about guarantees	Export finance Being able to offer financing to prospective customers can make the difference in winning a deal. Read about export finance

Forms Download and print forms for documentary credits, collections and guarantees. Go to forms	Business eBanking Business eBanking allows you to process documentary credits, collections and guarantees electronically. Read about Business eBanking

Correspondent banks Take advantage of our extensive experience with banks in a wide variety of export markets. Read about correspondent banks

Become a customer Professional and proactive advice with us as your financial partner. Become a customer	Download fact sheet Read more about Trade Finance products and services. Download fact sheet on Documentary Credits (PDF 59KB) Download fact sheet on Guarantees (PDF 27KB) Download fact sheet on Collection (PDF 45KB) Download fact sheet on Business eBanking (PDF 57KB) Download Adobe Reader® to read pdf files