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Businesses aiming for export growth

  • LC & DA support programs

  • End-to-end shipment funding

  • Expert trade documentation

  • Faster export payment cycles

About Export Services

What are Export Services?

Export Solutions by ICICI Bank Shanghai offer end-to-end financing support to exporters through pre-shipment and post-shipment credit at attractive international rates. These solutions ensure exporters manage working capital efficiently, handle trade documents securely and realise export proceeds seamlessly in CNY or other foreign currencies.

Who can apply for Export Services?

Exporters with valid trade licenses, confirmed export orders or Letters of Credit (LCs) can apply for pre-shipment or post-shipment finance. Both small and large exporters are eligible.

What documents are required?

Applicants must provide export orders or invoices, shipping documents and relevant trade contracts. For LC based transactions, the Letter of Credit is mandatory for processing. Any other document as required by the bank.

What factors affect eligibility?

Eligibility depends on the exporter’s credit profile, transaction history, nature of goods exported and compliance with ICICI Bank’s trade and credit norms.

What currencies are available?

Finance is available in Chinese Yuan (CNY) and major foreign currencies, offering flexibility for global transactions and ease in managing export receivables.

FAQs

How can exporters get funding?

Exporters can access Export Bill Financing (EBF/EPF) pre-shipment or post-shipment financing under LC or without LC at ICICI Shanghai Branch, with credit exposure managed by the bank for timely collection.

How can ICICI Bank help manage my export cash flow?

ICICI Bank Shanghai offers end-to-end export finance solutions that help maintain liquidity through pre-shipment and post-shipment funding. Exporters can access working capital and get quick realisation of proceeds via expert document handling and efficient bill management.

Can I get financing even without a Letter of Credit (LC)?

Yes, exporters can avail of pre-shipment or post-shipment finance both under LC and without LC arrangements. ICICI Bank Shanghai assesses each exporter’s credit exposure and offers flexible solutions that support timely funding and seamless export operations.

What are the benefits of Export LC Confirmation?

By opting for LC Confirmation, exporters help eliminate credit, bank and country risks. ICICI Bank Shanghai provides an additional undertaking of payment once the documents are compliant, ensuring secure and assured payments regardless of the issuing bank’s location.

How does Export Bill Negotiation work?

When exporters submit LC-compliant export bills, ICICI Bank negotiates them at global rates. Once the documents meet LC terms, the bank provides immediate post-shipment credit faster and simpler than traditional working capital facilities.