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Trade Finance

Doing international business the secure way

Bank Guarantee

For more trust and security

  • Financial security 
  • Trade globally with confidence 
  • Manage your Bank Guarantees online with Extradeal

Documentary Collection

Better protected in international transactions

  • Maintain control over your goods (sea freight) 
  • Payment due only after shipment of goods 
  • Convenient overall view online with Extradeal

Letter of Credit

Exporting and Importing with more security

  • The importer’s bank guarantees payment 
  • Strengthens your negotiating position 
  • Extra security with a confirmed L/C

Why Trade Finance with ABN AMRO is your best option

Always a suitable solution

Choose standard or customised

Processing time

Fast processing of your transactions

Expert advice

Personal and expert advice

FAQ

What is Trade Finance?

Trade Finance is a collective name for instruments such as a Letter of Credit (L/C) or Documentary Collection that can prevent potential problems in a trade transaction.

What are the contact details for Trade and Guarantees?

Email

Servicedesk Guarantees: garanties@nl.abnamro.com
Servicedesk Trade: tradeops@nl.abnamro.com

Post

Send your trade documents by courier or registered mail to the following address: 

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Trade & Guarantees
Coolsingel 131-133
3012 AG Rotterdam
The Netherlands

All other correspondence should be sent to the following address:

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Trade & Guarantees
Postbus 949
3000 DD Rotterdam
The Netherlands

How do I check the status of my documents with my DHL tracking number?

You can track the status of your documents using the shipping number (Airway Bill Number. A condition for document tracking is that the documents must have been picked up or received and registered by DHL Netherlands. 

Go to Letter of Credit (under FAQ) for tracking instructions for documents under a Letter of Credit. 

Go to Documentary Collection (under FAQ) for tracking instructions for documents under a Documentary Collection.

What is the difference between a Documentary Collection and a Documentary Credit a.k.a. Letter of Credit (L/C)?

If you and/or your trading partner want more security when doing business internationally, a Documentary Collection can be a good option. 

A Documentary Collection sees banks take on an intermediary role for delivery of trade documents and payment processing, but they do not guarantee payment.

With a Letter of Credit, on the other hand, one of the banks involved does guarantee payment. The importer’s bank undertakes to pay a certain amount once the exporter has complied with the terms of the Letter of Credit.

To find out which of these two products would be the best option in your situation call our Trade Service Desk on +31 (0)10 402 5444 (local rates apply).

How do I finance my purchase?

Trade Finance offers various purchase financing options. If you want to find out more, please call the Trade Sales department on +31 (0)10 402 4765 (usual call charges apply).

FAQ

What is Trade Finance?

Trade Finance is a collective name for instruments such as a Letter of Credit (L/C) or Documentary Collection that can prevent potential problems in a trade transaction.

What are the contact details for Trade and Guarantees?

Email

Servicedesk Guarantees: garanties@nl.abnamro.com
Servicedesk Trade: tradeops@nl.abnamro.com

Post

Send your trade documents by courier or registered mail to the following address: 

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Trade & Guarantees
Coolsingel 131-133
3012 AG Rotterdam
The Netherlands

All other correspondence should be sent to the following address:

ABN AMRO Bank N.V.
Trade & Guarantees
Postbus 949
3000 DD Rotterdam
The Netherlands

How do I check the status of my documents with my DHL tracking number?

You can track the status of your documents using the shipping number (Airway Bill Number. A condition for document tracking is that the documents must have been picked up or received and registered by DHL Netherlands. 

Go to Letter of Credit (under FAQ) for tracking instructions for documents under a Letter of Credit. 

Go to Documentary Collection (under FAQ) for tracking instructions for documents under a Documentary Collection.

What is the difference between a Documentary Collection and a Documentary Credit a.k.a. Letter of Credit (L/C)?

If you and/or your trading partner want more security when doing business internationally, a Documentary Collection can be a good option. 

A Documentary Collection sees banks take on an intermediary role for delivery of trade documents and payment processing, but they do not guarantee payment.

With a Letter of Credit, on the other hand, one of the banks involved does guarantee payment. The importer’s bank undertakes to pay a certain amount once the exporter has complied with the terms of the Letter of Credit.

To find out which of these two products would be the best option in your situation call our Trade Service Desk on +31 (0)10 402 5444 (local rates apply).

How do I finance my purchase?

Trade Finance offers various purchase financing options. If you want to find out more, please call the Trade Sales department on +31 (0)10 402 4765 (usual call charges apply).