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International Services

With the world's changing economy, many companies have discovered more opportunities to expand their business into international markets. Bank of Arizona understands the vital role a bank must play in the international trade process. Therefore, we know how critical it is to have a local bank capable of handling your needs.

Our success has been our customers' appreciation of the knowledgeable and professional staff working to ensure the highest quality and most appropriate international financing services. Highly automated services and an extensive network of foreign correspondent banks provides fast reliable services when and where you need them.

LETTER OF CREDIT

Export Letter of Credit
Exporters who receive letters of credit as the method of payment can reduce their foreign buyer's credit risk.

Import Letter of Credit
When foreign suppliers request a letter of credit for payment, we can help your company with proper preparation and issuance of letters of credit, that will protect you and comply while with your customer's needs.

Standby Letter of Credit

Standby letters of credit can enable your company to secure a financial or performance obligation with the beneficiary.

FOREIGN EXCHANGE
Exporters and importers may want to benefit from the utilization of foreign currencies in a transaction. Bank of Arizona maintains foreign correspondents in countries worldwide which provide quick and efficient delivery of actual currency, travelers cheques, drafts or wired funds.

COLLECTIONS
Bank of Arizona has the ability to collect checks written on foreign banks, either in foreign funds or U.S. funds. We can also assist you with documentary and clean collections as an alternative to sales made on open account or backed by letters of credit.

INTERNATIONAL TRADE FINANCE
Banker's Acceptance
Bank of Arizona handles this type of negotiable time draft drawn on and accepted by Bank of Arizona to finance the shipment or storage of goods. Banker's Acceptances finance both exports and imports for a future maturity date. Time drafts can be discounted and paid to the beneficiary on an "at sight" basis.

Working Capital Programs

Pre-shipment working capital
Labor, materials, services and allocated factory overhead for exports are available through Bank of Arizona. Bank of Arizona offers export trade financing through the support of programs with the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Export-Import Bank of the U. S. (Ex-Im Bank).

Post-shipment
Offering terms to a foreign buyer often provides the competitive edge for exporting companies. Bank of Arizona offers account receivable financing for foreign accounts secured through export credit insurance of the Export Import Bank of the United States. Short term financing is available for consumable products and capital goods for terms up to a year. Bank of Arizona provides attractive advance rates up to 95% of the receivable. Competitive rates and terms are available.

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