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Manage export trade easily with UOB
Extend your connections
Enjoy direct links with worldwide trading parties through UOB Group's network of regional offices and worldwide correspondent relationships.
Get in-country expert advice
Gain direct access to advisory expertise on trade solutions, local market knowledge and regulations.
Improve your cash flow
Manage your working capital with export financing solutions.
Minimise your risk exposure
Add our confirmation to your Export Letter of Credit (LC) to mitigate risks of dealing with less familiar counterparties, financial institutions, or higher risk countries.
Manage trade risks
Mitigate potential foreign exchange and interest rate exposure with our full suite of products such as FX Deliverable Forwards etc.
Manage trade transactions anytime
Submit and manage trade bills digitally with UOB Infinity (digital banking for business) and sign up for UOB eAlerts to be notified on your transaction status.
Export trade services
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Details
| Service | Details |
| Export Letter of Credit (LC) Advising | UOB will authenticate your LC so you can trade with peace of mind. A notification will be sent once we receive it. |
| Export LC Discounting/Negotiation | Get a cash advance with your goods while negotiating an export Letter of Credit so you can quickly improve cash flow. |
| Export Transferrable LC | If you are a broker or reseller, UOB will transfer your Export Transferrable LC to the final seller so you can quickly secure the purchased goods. |
| Export LC Confirmation | UOB will confirm your LC to help minimise uncertainty over the credit rating of your buyer's bank or any in-country risks. |
| Export Documentary Collection | UOB will present your export documents to the buyer's bank upon payment or upon acceptance to pay at a future date. |
| Export Bill Purchase | Get a cash advance by financing your export bills at full value, before you receive payment from your buyers. The advance will be based on your facility with UOB. |
| Export Packing Credit | Obtain pre-shipment financing with your Export LC to facilitate the preparation of goods for shipment. |
| Open Account Trade Finance | UOB will provide Open Account Financing for the credit period offered by you to the seller, based on supporting documents. This helps to improve your cash flow and the relationship with your buyer. |
| Service |
| Export Letter of Credit (LC) Advising |
| Export LC Discounting/Negotiation |
| Export Transferrable LC |
| Export LC Confirmation |
| Export Documentary Collection |
| Export Bill Purchase |
| Export Packing Credit |
| Open Account Trade Finance |
Frequently asked questions
How will I know my documents are delivered?
Apply for UOB eAlerts to receive real-time notifications on your document deliveries.
What are the rates and fees?
View our Trade Pricing Guide.
Where can I find a Trade Counter?
You may collect trade documents or submit application forms at any of the following Trade Counters:
Albert Street
60 Albert Street #09-01
OG Albert Complex Singapore 189969
Cecil Street
156 Cecil Street,
Level 5 Far Eastern Bank Building, Singapore 069544
Tampines
1 Tampines Central 1
#02-01 UOB Tampines Centre Singapore 529539
Tai Seng
30 Tai Seng Street
#01-01 Breadtalk IHQ Singapore 534013
Thomson
251/253 Upper Thomson Road
#02-00 Singapore 574375
Woodlands
6 Woodlands Square
#08-02 Woods Square Tower 2 Singapore 737737
West Hub
8 Jurong Town Hall Road
The JTC Summit #26-01
Singapore 609434
Terms & Conditions
Terms and conditions of UOB Trade Services apply.
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