letters of credit can give the importer assurance when dealing with unfamiliar suppliers, giving confidence that payment will not be made until the documents are received and verified to be in order

• import bills for collection
  by having the supplier to send shipping documents directly to us, the importer benefits from prompt advice and efficient payment.  
• shipping guarantee
  by issuing a shipping guarantee in the shipper's favour, an intermediary bank enables prompt clearance of goods until bills or lading are received.  
• import financing
  we are able to arrange financing solutions to pay for the supplier's documents under letter of credit or import collections and open account invoice financing.​  
• performance bonds and other guarantees
  we develop tailored solutions to meet performance bond and guarantee needs.