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Open a world of opportunity for you and your business with import-export trade solutions from
City National's Trade Finance group.

Importers
Exporters

Import and Standby Letters of Credit (LC)

Ensure timely payments to your suppliers for presentation of compliant shipping documents.

Documentary Collections

Deliver import documents to our clients and pay suppliers securely and timely with City National acting as an intermediary.

Acceptance Financing

An effective, short-term financing option that expedites payment to your suppliers with your reimbursement to City National at draft maturity.

International Wires

Wire foreign currency to your overseas suppliers via their local banks. Local currency is delivered in one-to-two business days.¹

Export and Standby Letters of Credit (LC)

Substitute credit risk of your foreign buyer with that of their foreign banks. City National can at its own discretion confirm the LC, shifting payment risk onshore.

Documentary Collections

Shipping documents are released by the foreign intermediary bank to the buyer upon payment, while you maintain control of your goods.

Acceptance Financing

You may request City National to accelerate payment to you while your buyer pays at draft maturity.

Export Finance

By leveraging City National’s network of trade credit insurance providers, insured foreign accounts receivable may be included in your borrowing base at attractive advance rates.

International Wires

City National will convert your foreign currency payments using competitive exchange rates and expedite receipt of payment.¹

Features & Benefits

Whether you're importing or exporting goods or services, City National's Trade Finance group can help optimize trade transactions so you have the competitive advantage.

Manage Trade Activity Online

Monitor and manage trade services including letters of credit, documentary collections, and financing requests.

Reduce Risk

We can help you mitigate the risks of foreign transactions by providing safe, secure and guaranteed payment methods.

Expedite Transactions

Reduce the time and cost of receiving funds, and guarantee that you have received those funds in your account.

Find Funding

We can help you get better pricing or credit terms from foreign suppliers, or obtain financing to increase your cash flow.

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1. Foreign exchange services and products are subject to eligibility and suitability criteria. Please view our Foreign Exchange Sales and Trading Practices for more information.

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