Trade Services

The new opportunities created by today's global markets also present complex challenges. Different regulations and trading practices, different languages and time zones - all must be accommodated before trade transactions can be successfully completed. This complex environment demands that importers and exporters anticipate foreign exchange volatility, political developments and changes in the financial markets in order to achieve their business objectives.

Citibank is a world leader in providing trade services. Our unrivalled network of offices in 100 countries gives you direct access to local expertise - even in restrictive or volatile emerging markets - to ensure that all documentation, payment and administration related to shipments is handled carefully, efficiently, and in accordance with regulations.

Because of our long-standing presence in many markets around the globe, we have strong relationships with the local financial and corporate communities. Our in-depth knowledge in these markets frequently enables us to take a realistic view of specific country risks and to add to our confirmation where other banks may be more risk averse.

Further, we can act as an intermediary, advising you on trade flows and acting to ensure that your business transactions are satisfactorily completed.

As no two trade transactions are alike, you will want to find a banking partner who can provide innovative solutions and is sensitive to the complexities of each transaction. Citibank offers a full range of documentary letter of credit services as well as discounting and reimbursements to support any or every part of your trade transaction. Experienced personnel use their specialized expertise to innovatively structure your trade transactions and process your daily trade transactions, and have end-to-end responsibility for your letters of credit, reimbursements, negotiation of documents, and inquiries. They also handle export guarantee transactions and government donor flow intermediation.

Each solution is tailored to meet your specific business objectives. By combining knowledge about your requirements with our own expertise in trade and your industry, we ensure you receive a solution that directly addresses your business objectives.