D/A D/P Payment Terms And Bank Account Structuring

D/A D/P Payment Terms And Cross-Border Bank Account Structuring

Structured advisory on documentary collections under URC 522 and cross-border bank account opening for exporters, traders and international sponsors.

Documentary collections under D/A and D/P payment terms remain widely used in international trade where letters of credit are not commercially viable. Execution depends on proper banking channels, correspondent relationships and jurisdictional acceptance.

Understanding D/A, D/P And URC 522

Under D/P terms, shipping documents are released to the buyer only upon payment. The collecting bank does not assume credit risk but acts as document handler.

Under D/A terms, documents are released against a time draft acceptance. Payment occurs at maturity, increasing exporter exposure to buyer credit risk.

URC 522 governs documentary collections under rules issued by the International Chamber of Commerce. Banks act as intermediaries and do not guarantee payment unless separately agreed.

Why Banking Structure Matters

Many exporters encounter delays because their banks lack correspondent reach, trade finance capability or appetite for higher-risk jurisdictions. Without appropriate accounts in recognized financial centers, collections can stall.

Buyers often insist on specific banking corridors. If the exporter’s account structure is misaligned, payment risk increases.

Our Bank Account Opening Services

01

Jurisdiction Analysis

Assessment of trade corridors, correspondent networks and counterparty banking requirements.

02

Bank Selection Strategy

Identification of banks aligned with trade profile, sector exposure and compliance tolerance.

03

Application Preparation

Structured submission package including KYC documentation, transaction narrative and source of funds mapping.

04

Correspondent Capability Review

Verification of SWIFT reach, clearing networks and acceptance of documentary collections.

05

Trade Flow Alignment

Account configuration aligned with D/A, D/P and collection workflows.

06

Ongoing Structuring Support

Advisory on future trade instrument upgrades including SBLC or LC migration where required.

Regulatory Positioning

Expand Disclosure

Financely operates as an advisory desk assisting with structuring and preparation. Bank account opening decisions are subject to independent approval by financial institutions. We do not act as a bank or guarantee account approval.

Structure Your Trade Banking Framework

Submit your trade flow summary and jurisdiction details for advisory review.

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Commercial trade activities only. Engagement subject to written mandate and fee agreement.