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International business Guide

Methods of Payment

Whether doing business domestically or internationally, buyers and sellers have certain basic objectives when they settle upon a mutually acceptable method of payment:

  • Buyers want to receive the goods they order.
  • Sellers want to be paid the agreed upon price in a timely manner.

While familiarity with domestic trading practices makes selecting a payment method here in the U.S. relatively straightforward, trading in foreign markets can seem complicated and risky. Expanded geographic distance, foreign languages, customs, regulations and trade practices may make you hesitant to enter the international arena.

A good understanding of the payment options can help you overcome many of the difficulties commonly encountered in international trade.

There are four primary methods of international payment, each providing you with a different level of protection and cost. Your choice will depend upon your relationship with your trading partner, the level of risk in the transaction, and, in some cases, the regulatory requirements of foreign countries.

The Expanded Payments Chart provides a comparison of the payment methods, outlining their uses and advantages.

Methods of International Payment

Method of Payment:

Level of Protection:

Cash in Advance

Greater for Seller

Letters of Credit

Documentary Collections

Open Account

Greater for Buyer

First National Bank will provide you with advice and guidance on selecting and structuring your international payments, as well as providing accurate and efficient processing of the transactions themselves.

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Wires, Cables, Cable Assemblies ...

Electronic Components & Supplies
Active Components ...

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Solar Energy Products ...

Environment
Recycling Water Treatment ...

Excess Inventory
Apparel Stock ...

Fashion Accessories
Baby Shoes ...

Food & Beverage
Aquatic Products Beverages ...

Furniture & Furnishings
Antique & Reproduction Furniture ...

General Industrial Equipment
Air-Separators Boilers ...

General Mechanical Components
Bearings ...

Gifts & Crafts
Candles Holiday Gifts & Decoration ...

Hardware
Brackets Clamps ...

Health & Beauty
Personal Care ...

Home & Garden
Garden Supplies Bath & Toilet ...

Home Appliances
Air-conditioner ...

Lights & Lighting
Lighting Fixtures Lighting Bulbs & Tubes ...

Luggage, Bags & Cases
Handbags, Wallets & Purses ...

Manufacturing & Processing Machinery
Apparel Machinery ...

Measurement & Analysis Instruments
Analyzers ...

Minerals, Metals & Materials
Iron & Steel ...

Office Supplies
Stationery Photography & Optics ...

Packaging & Paper
Paper & Paper Products Packaging Materials ...

Printing & Publishing
CDs, Records & Tapes ...

Rubber & Plastics
Plastic Additives ...

Security & Protection
Fire-fighting Safety Products ...

Service Equipment
Advertising Equipment ...

Shoes & Accessories
Baby Shoes ...

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Camping Pet & Products ...

Telecommunications
Mobile Phones, Accessories & Parts ...

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Bedding Apparel Fabric ...

Timepieces, Jewelry, Eyewear
Watches Eyewear Clocks Jewelry ...

Tools
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Toys
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Bicycles Boats & Ships ...