How Express Trade Finance
Simplifies the Issuance Process
for Clients Worldwide
A transparent, collateral-free process designed for speed and simplicity, delivering Bank Guarantees, SBLCs, Bid Bonds, and more in 6-8 working days.
Flexible
100%
No Collateral
6-8 Working Days
Client Profile
For many businesses, obtaining financial instruments such as Bank Guarantees (BGs), Bid Bonds, Letters of Credit (LCs), Performance Guarantees, Proof of Funds (POF), or Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs) can be a complex and time-consuming process.
Recognizing this challenge, Express Trade Finance (ETF) has built a facilitation framework focused on speed, transparency, simplicity, and accessibility—with no collateral requirement. This ensures that clients can complete their transactions confidently and efficiently, regardless of their location or industry.
Clients often approach ETF with limited time to meet their financial instrument requirements. Traditional banking procedures involve multiple layers of documentation, unclear communication, and rigid processes—often requiring collateral or security deposits that create additional barriers.
These obstacles can cause unnecessary delays—and in trade finance, timing is everything.
ETF set out to redefine the experience by creating a process that is clear, structured, collateral-free, and easy to follow, even for first-time users.
The Solution: A Streamlined, Collateral-Free Process
ETF’s issuance process is designed to keep clients in full control at every step while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and complete transparency, without the need for collateral.
Here's How It Works:
Step 1: Initial Application
The process begins with a simple application form—this helps ETF understand the transaction details and client requirements.
Step 2: Draft Preparation
The information is sent to the processing department, which prepares a draft copy of the required financial instrument (such as a BG, LC, SBLC, Bid Bond, Performance Guarantee, or Proof of Funds).
Step 3: Client Review & Feedback
The draft is shared with the client for review. Clients can consult all relevant parties, including the beneficiary, to ensure the terms are correct.
Step 4: Revisions & Approval
ETF accommodates any reasonable amendments until the draft is fully approved. The final version requires the client’s signature and stamp to confirm authorization.
Step 5: Invoice & Agreement
Once the signed draft is received, ETF prepares the invoice and agreement for execution.
Step 6: Issuance by the Bank
After payment is confirmed, the final instrument is issued within 6-8 working days through ETF’s trusted international banking partners.
The Results
By removing unnecessary complexity, and eliminating the need for collateral, Express Trade Finance has made the process of obtaining financial instruments simple, efficient, and predictable.
Clients can now focus on their core business goals, while ETF handles the documentation, coordination, and issuance seamlessly, ensuring faster results and complete peace of mind.
Clear and transparent step-by-step process
No collateral requirement—making instruments more accessible
Flexibility to make amendments during the draft stage
Smooth coordination between client, ETF, and issuing bank
Predictable timeline and clear expectations at every step
From approval to issuance
About Express Trade Finance
Express Trade Finance (ETF) is a global facilitator of Bank Guarantees (BGs), Bid Bonds, Letters of Credit (LCs), Performance Guarantees, Proof of Funds (POF), and Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs)—helping clients worldwide access essential financial instruments quickly, securely, and without collateral.
With a proven process and a strong network of international banking partners, ETF continues to make trade finance simpler, faster, and more reliable for every client.
Experience the ETF Difference
No collateral. No complexity. Just fast, transparent facilitation of the trade finance instruments you need.