Enhance the acceptability of your business proposition and secure your deal by applying for a Letter of Credit (LC) which leverages UOB’s strong credit rating. Manage your payments more efficiently with the assurance that the goods will be shipped before payment is made.
Import Services
Benefit from in-country expertise and electronic tracking of all your transactions
Overview
Our comprehensive suite of import solutions supports your procurement of goods and services from around the world by providing liquidity, risk mitigation and working capital. This way, you can expand to new markets and grow your business confidently.
Why Choose UOB
Extend your connections through UOB Group's extensive network
Enjoy direct links with worldwide trading parties through the UOB Group’s extensive network of regional offices and worldwide correspondent relationships.
In-country advisory expertise
Gain direct access to advisory expertise on trade solutions, local market knowledge and regulations.
Leverage UOB's strong credit rating
Enhance the acceptability of your business proposition and secure your deal by applying for a Letter of Credit from UOB.
Multiple product suite
Manage the potential foreign exchange and interest rate exposure that you may face by bundling our wide range of trade solutions with global market-related products such as FX Deliverable Forward, Interest and Currency Swaps, and Commodities Derivatives.
UOB Infinity
Allows seamless electronic submission of applications and timely update of transaction records.
UOB eAlerts
Receive trade alerts on the status of your import transactions.
Why Choose UOB
Extend your connections through UOB Group's extensive network
Enjoy direct links with worldwide trading parties through the UOB Group’s extensive network of regional offices and worldwide correspondent relationships.
In-country advisory expertise
Gain direct access to advisory expertise on trade solutions, local market knowledge and regulations.
Leverage UOB's strong credit rating
Enhance the acceptability of your business proposition and secure your deal by applying for a Letter of Credit from UOB.
Multiple product suite
Manage the potential foreign exchange and interest rate exposure that you may face by bundling our wide range of trade solutions with global market-related products such as FX Deliverable Forward, Interest and Currency Swaps, and Commodities Derivatives.
UOB Infinity
Allows seamless electronic submission of applications and timely update of transaction records.
UOB eAlerts
Receive trade alerts on the status of your import transactions.
Type of Solutions
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Import Letter of Credit
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Trust Receipt
Unlock your liquidity with short-term financing which allows you to settle your import payments and take possession of goods on trust for resale before paying the bank at maturity.
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Invoice Financing
Obtain favourable credit terms and manage your cash flow better with Invoice Financing against supporting trade documents (eg. commercial invoices, transport documents etc.).
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Import Documentary Collection
Take possession of the title of your goods with Documentary Collection as soon as you provide acceptance/payment upon receipt of the commercial documents from the seller.
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Shipping Guarantee
With UOB’s Shipping Guarantee, you can take possession of your goods prior to receipt of original shipping and transport documents. This helps to avoid unnecessary demurrage costs due to delays in the arrival of import documents.
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Call/Fax Us
Please call us at (852) 2910 8888 (Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm, excluding public holidays) or fax to us at (852) 2910 8899.
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