Import collections

With an import collection, your supplier gets their bank to send us documents proving that they’ve shipped the goods you’ve ordered and asks us to collect payment on their behalf.

Key features & benefits

  • Your supplier can be more confident that you'll pay for what you've ordered.

  • You have the security of knowing the goods you’ve ordered are on their way to the correct port.

  • Lower cost than an import letter of credit.

  • A safer alternative to pre-payments.

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How it works

  • Documents

    We get your supplier to send us documents proving that they’ve shipped the goods. When we get these documents, we’ll get in touch with you and let you know your goods are on their way.

  • Payment and release of documents

    We’ll release the supplier’s shipping documents to you when we receive your payment for the goods. This will either be “at sight” which is immediately, or “term” which is when you’ve agreed to pay us on a set date in the future.

Talk to us

To find out more about import collections and for pricing information, get in touch with our business banking team.

Talk to a business banking specialist

Complete our online form and one of business banking specialists will get back to you within one to three working days.

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Call us

Call our business banking team on 0800 222 490, or +64 4 803 1646 if you’re calling from overseas.

Mon – Fri: 8am – 5pm.