Physical address
4 Merchant Place Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road Sandton 2196
Postal address
PO Box 650149 Benmore 2010
Contact numbers
T: +27 11 282 1808 F: +27 11 282 8088
All foreign exchange transactions in South Africa are subject to exchange control regulations, governed by the South African Reserve Bank. In accordance with compliance and as an authorised dealer, we provide you with the rules applicable to South African residents travelling abroad . Full details can be found on the South African Reserve Bank's website.
The bank acts as a collecting agent for the exporter. It enables the exporter to maintain control over the goods until payment is made or acceptance obtained. Upon payment or acceptance, the documents of title are released to the importer.
This payment method is normally used when the importer and exporter have a sound relationship and the financial standing of the importer is undoubted.
By using the bank as a collecting agent, a documentary collection is a practical method for an exporter to receive payment form an importer for goods and services. The exporter is able to maintain control over the consignment until payment is made or acceptance of the bill of exchange is obtained from the Importer.
The exporter will initiate the FBC transaction by presenting the documents that form part of the trade transaction together with in instruction schedule addressed to FNB.
Documentary collections
Foreign Bills for Collection are a cost-effective method of settling international trade transactions, where the buyer's and seller's banks act as intermediaries in the collection of trade payments.
What you get
The bank acts as a collecting agent for the exporter. It enables the exporter to maintain control over the goods until payment is made or acceptance obtained.
The exporter maintains better control of the goods until their buyer has either made payment or accepted the bill of exchange
The exporter is relieved of the administrative burden of collecting the proceeds, handling correspondence and any follow-up action
Control of the goods is maintained until the importer pays or accepts the financial instrument
If the exporter requires a guarantee of payment he could require the importers bank guarantee payment by avalising the bill of exchange once it has been accepted by the importer
Caters for the diverse commercial and financial transactions and under defined circumstances. The exporter could discount avalised bills of exchange thus improving his cash flow
Physical address
4 Merchant Place Corner Fredman Drive and Rivonia Road Sandton 2196
Postal address
PO Box 650149 Benmore 2010
Contact numbers
T: +27 11 282 1808 F: +27 11 282 8088