Export Letter of Credit
A payment undertaking from a bank in favour of a Seller
Enhance your ability to collect payment
Your payment is guaranteed, if you meet all the terms and conditions for drawing under the Export Letter of Credit
Discounting of future payment by Scotiabank, if agreed, may allow the Seller to offer extended payment terms to its Buyer1
Payment can be sent to your account with Scotiabank or another Canadian financial institution
Expertise, opportunities and convenience
Our Trade Finance Specialists are available to guide you through the process and offer expertise
Use your Export Letter of Credit to unlock other financing opportunities, for example Pre-Shipment Finance
The Export Letter of Credit Issuance Process
- The Buyer and Seller agree on a purchase and sale of goods where the payment is made via Letter of Credit.
- The Buyer completes an application requesting its Bank to issue a Letter of Credit in favour of the Seller.
- The Buyer’s Bank issues the Letter of Credit and sends it to Scotiabank.
- Scotiabank verifies the Letter of Credit for authenticity and sends a copy to the Seller.
Frequently asked questions
For specific questions relating to Trade Finance, please contact
Amit Sharma
Director, Trade Finance, Commercial Sales
Email: amit2.sharma@scotiabank.com
1
Subject to a) the availability of bank lines, country limits and risk appetite, and b) terms and conditions to be agreed between the Seller and Scotiabank.
2
Availability is subject to the terms and conditions of an Electronic Communication Agreement (TRADEXPRESS elite Plus) to be agreed between the customer and Scotiabank.