Overview

Packing Credit is offered to exporters to finance export orders, either on hand or expected in the near future. The facility is provided against specific Export Letters of Credit (LC) and supports both pre-shipment and post-shipment needs.

Types of Packing Credit

A.    Pre-Shipment Loan:
•    Provided for purchasing, producing, fabricating, packing, and shipping goods for export
•    Loan granted against an irrevocable LC, confirmed orders, or export contracts
•    Loan amount up to 70% of the LC value
•    Must be repaid in full, including interest, from the proceeds of the export document.


B.    Post-Shipment Advance:
•    Provided through negotiation or discounting of export bills drawn under irrevocable LCs
•    Bills negotiated at the Bank’s prevailing FCY buying rate
•    Maximum usance period for negotiation/discount: 120 days
•    Interest/commission charged at the time of negotiation/discount
•    Advance repaid in full from the proceeds of the export bill

Additional Terms

•    If bills are not realized or paid on time, the exporter must repay the loan from their own sources at maturity
•    Other terms and conditions as decided by the Bank from time to time
For more details, please contact your nearest branch.