SWIFT Inter-Bank Transfer - now firmly established as standard practice in the major trading nations. The buyer will instruct their bank to make payment to any bank account specified by the exporter. It is good practice, therefore, for the exporter to include their account details on their invoice heads.

Buyer's Cheque - an unsatisfactory method of settlement for the exporter as it carries the risk of dishonour upon presentation as well as the added inconvenience of being slow to clear. There is also the very real danger of the cheque being lost in transit as well. A cheque is also unsatisfactory if it is in the currency of the buyer, as this will take longer to clear and will involve additional bank charges. Exporters should only use this method if they have an established trading history with their customer or in cases where the profit margin has been increased to offset cash flow problems anticipated by the delay in receiving payment.

Banker's Draft - this is arranged by the buyer who asks their bank to raise a draft on its corresponding bank in the exporter's country. Provides additional security to a buyer's cheque, but they can be costly to arrange and they do run the risk of getting lost in transit.

International Money Orders - these are similar in nature to postal orders. They are pre-printed therefore cheaper to obtain than a Banker's Draft, although again there is the risk of loss in transit.

 

( liyy )24 Dec,2010

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