Republic Bank (Guyana) Limited

Corporate Banking


Trade Finance


What is Trade Finance?
This specialised area of banking involves a unique set of financing options used by businesses to facilitate the movement of goods and services. While not limited to international trade, the products are commonly associated with the movement of goods between countries. Republic offers specialized Trade Finance products and services to customers to facilitate the movement of goods and services:

IMPORT/PRE-SHIPMENT FINANCING

Documentary Letters of Credit Bill Discounting Inventory Financing Capital Goods Trade Financing

EXPORT/POST-SHIPMENT FINANCING

Bill Discounting Invoice Financing

CONFIRMATIONS AND GUARANTEES

Bank Guarantees and Confirmations Stand-by Letters of Credit

OTHER TRADE SERVICES

Bills for Collection Republic Bank Limited processes and presents shipping documents for export orders directly to the Foreign Bank / importer on behalf of the local client (the exporter). This is done on a same-day basis to facilitate prompt payment/collection of proceeds.

Foreign Currency Accounts Accounts are available in all major currencies. These attract competitive rates of interest and protect against exchange rate movements of the G$ (Guyana dollar) and the respective currency.

Electronic Funds Transfer International payments can be made or received via the S.W.I.F.T. network which gives the advantage of rapid, secure and reliable transmission of funds.

Purchase and Sale of Foreign Currencies Foreign Currency Loans