Credit Payments Accepted
Credit payment is a method of payment for exports after shipment of goods by the exporter based on an agreement between the importer and terms stated on the policy on a specified date after shipping of goods
Payment of the policy agreement prepared by the exporter and agreed by the importer can be guaranteed by a bank through issuing of a bill in exchange.
How does it work?
- After the exporter ships the goods and produces the bill of lading documents together along with instructions to CapitalBank.
- CapitalBank sends the documents to the importers bank (the collecting bank).
- The exporters bank presents policy to the importers bank for acceptance, if requested the bills are attached together with the policy and the documentation is delivered to the importer.
- The importer makes the payment according to the terms on the policy.
Banks;
- Do not examine the shipping documents
- Do not have the obligation to pay unless documents are guaranteed
- Act independently.
Advantages
- Low cost –
- Simple and easier method .
- The exporter can request a bank guarantee.
Disadvantages
- If there is no bank guarantee , payment may not be effected.