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Export Pre-shipment Financing

Improve your working capital and facilitate trade with pre-shipment financing

Improve your working capital and facilitate trade with pre-shipment financing

At a Glance

Access pre-shipment working capital financing to buy raw materials and shipping with an Export Letter of Credit in hand.

We provide pre-shipment financing under Packing Credit in the form of bridging finance

Proceeds from the Export Letter of Credit are used to pay off the financing

Features & Benefits

We provide pre-shipment financing for the purchase of raw materials

Proceeds can be used to repay pre-shipment financing

Fees

For pre-shipment financing and other export loan fees, please refer to the Trade Finance Service Fee Schedule.

How to Apply

Simply submit your application form at one of our Trade Collection Branches or SME Banking Centres. Alternatively, you can apply via DBS IDEAL.

To borrow or not to borrow? Borrow only if you can repay!

Apply loan under HK$10 million

Apply loan over HK$10 million

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FAQs

	What is Export Pre-shipment Financing?
	Export Pre-shipment Financing is a form of trade financing that enables businesses to procure raw materials and pay off overhead expenses. Following the shipment of goods, the financing will be repaid over a period of time.

	How do I complete the application form for pre-shipment financing?
	You may call DBS BusinessCare at 2290 8068 for assistance.

	Do I need a credit facility to apply for pre-shipment financing?
	Yes, you do. The facility is also subject to availability of the issuing bank and country’s/region’s limits. Contact us if you need a credit facility in order to fulfil your trade finance needs by obtaining pre-shipment financing.

	How do I access the financing rate?
	Please contact DBS BusinessCare for assistance. We will arrange for a relationship manager to assess your trade finance needs and provide a quote.

	How do I check the status of financing?
	Please contact DBS BusinessCare to check the status of your financing.

	What are the pre-shipment financing fees?
	To learn more about our export pre-shipment financing fees, please refer to the Trade Finance Service Fee Schedule. Alternatively, contact your Relationship Manager or call DBS BusinessCare at 2290 8068 and we will arrange for a specialist to speak with you.

	What other export services does DBS provide?
	DBS provides a diverse range of export services that benefit businesses in Hong Kong. Please visit our Export Services page for more information.

	What can I do if my loan application is not accepted? Is there a process to review the decision?
	If you have any questions or need to discuss the result of your loan application, please contact our "SME Credit Approval Review Hotline" at 2290 8050 or email to [email protected]