Weighing the risks associated with trade
The business partners involved in trade deals often face similar problems:
For the seller
Is it difficult to assess the buyer's willingness and ability to pay. Payment risk needs to be minimized.
For the buyer
Is it difficult to assess the supplier's willingness to perform and their technical and financial capabilities. Performance needs to be ensured.
Our solution offerings for secure transactions
Letters of credit and documentary collection
Bank guarantees and surety bonds
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Advice from our specialists
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at 0800 880 885 from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
You can also contact one of our three Trade Finance Service Centers in Switzerland.
Trade Finance Service Center
Rue de Lausanne 11–19
CH-1211 Geneva 70
Letters of credit and documentary collection
Tel.: +41 22 393 32 47
Email
Bank guarantees and surety bonds
Tel.: +41 22 393 32 15
Email
Trade Finance Service Center
Via G. Vegezzi 1
CH-6901 Lugano
Letters of credit and documentary collection
Tel.: +41 91 802 52 57
Email
Bank guarantees and surety bonds
Tel.: +41 91 802 52 78
Email
Personal advice
Do you have any questions, or would you like advice on how to secure your payments on international markets? Fill out the contact form and arrange a personal consultation with our experts.