Import and export

We offer several tools and payment methods to make trade simpler and safer outside the country, allowing you to quickly receive payments for your import/export transactions from abroad while limiting the risks involved. Our experts are at your service to respond to your needs and give you effective advice.

Trade Expansion Lending Program (TELP) - Reach new markets quicker

This program, offered in partnership with Export Development Canada (EDC) (page in French only) - External link., gives you quick and easy access to necessary working capital to:

  • Drive international growth
  • Develop new markets faster
  • Secure international investments
  • Manage cash flow

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Guarantees - Confirm your creditworthiness or verify your partner's good credit standing

We can help:

  • draw up guarantees, especially with regards to text wording and clauses
  • determine which guarantees you are able to provide

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Export letters of credit - Pay for your export transactions

  • An agreement between financial institutions
  • Payment based on documents and not the merchandise or service involved
  • Guarantees that you, as the exporter, will receive payment

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Import letters of credit - Pay for your import transactions

  • An agreement between financial institutions
  • Payment based on documents and not the merchandise or service involved
  • Ensures you, as the importer, that your contract will be honoured

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Did you know?

You can protect yourself against currency fluctuations and make it easier to manage your U.S. business relationships with U.S. banking services.

For help with trade with Europe, you can contact the Desjardins office in Paris.