Trade finance
Secure your exports and imports
Doing business with other countries may involve uncertainties for purchasers and sellers alike. We provide a number of payment solutions that provide greater security for purchasers as well as sellers.

With our help you will find the solution that suits you best for every type of transaction.

Import letters of creditExport letters of credit
An import L/C is an irrevocable commitment from an opening bank to pay against certain indicated documents.
» Import letters of credit
 An export L/C is the most secure payment solution, being a combination of collateral, a payment order and credit information.
» Export letters of credit
Export and import collection
In a collection order, the seller’s and purchaser’s banks serve only as intermediaries for the documents. The seller receives payment when the purchaser obtains the documents that allow access to the goods.
» Export and import collection
Bank guarantees
A bank guarantee is a commitment by a bank to pay up to a maximum amount upon demand by the beneficiary if the ordering party has not performed a specific commitment.
» Bank guarantees
Standby letters of credit
A standby letter of credit is a good choice if you want to be sure of being paid for goods or services that have been delivered, and also want the transaction to be covered by standard international regulations. A standby L/C represents extra security for customers who do international business.
» Standby letters of credit


Contact us
For more information, please contact:

Sweden
Michael Nilsson

+46 8 701 12 11

Denmark
Niels Peter Hansen
+45 44 562 302

Finland
Jukka Kuusala
+35 81 044 42654

Norway
Øyvind Johannesen
+47 22 940 815

Great Britian
Phil Pearson
+44 16 160 20301




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