Finance for importing, exporting and bridging the gap between paying suppliers and getting paid by customers.
Letters of credit and guarantees to support international trade transactions.
Access cash tied up in outstanding customer invoices before they're due.
Manage currency risk on international trade with forward exchange contracts.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility types | Letters of credit, invoice discounting, bridging finance |
| Interest rate range | Prime + 3% to Prime + 7%, risk-based |
| Facility review | Annual |
| Foreign exchange | Forward contracts available on request |
| Minimum facility size | R100,000 |
Trade finance is structured around specific transactions — like a confirmed order or outstanding invoice — rather than being a general-purpose loan.
Yes, facilities are available for both import finance (paying overseas suppliers) and export finance (getting paid faster by overseas customers).
Most facilities require at least 12 months of trading history and financial statements.
An adviser at Mzansi Advisors can connect you with a trade finance specialist — at no extra cost.
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