International Services

Make international trade part of your strategy for success
BB&T international specialists can help your company capitalize on the opportunities and address the challenges of international trade. A member of an extensive network of global correspondent banks, we offer a full range of services and strategic support to expedite your trade transactions, finance your exports, help you reduce trade risks, and mitigate foreign exchange exposure.

Foreign exchange
Manage, buy and sell foreign currencies through our corporate traders or online
Use a highly secure online trading platform
Get assistance from specialists in buying and selling foreign currencies
Hold foreign currency deposit accounts
Take advantage of personalized hedging strategies and common sense market guidance
Send foreign currency wires globally (where permitted by law)
Deposit or request checks and bank notes in foreign currencies

Import/export documentary services
Import and export goods to specification, on time, with no delays
Protect international trade transactions with letters of credit (LCs) or documentary collections
Benefit from having a confirming bank added to your export LCs
Use our state-of-the-art TradeAssist web portal to manage your LCs or documentary collections
Access to experienced associates who can provide you with assistance in structuring your trade transactions

Export financing
Get financing and insurance to successfully conduct international trade transactions
Secure financing to facilitate single or multiple export transactions
Get protection against nonpayment by foreign buyers
Offer competitive credit terms to foreign buyers with little risk
Expand your borrowing capacity by using foreign receivables as collateral
Take advantage of cost-effective financing options designed specifically for your business
Be prepared for opportunity
Responding to opportunities quickly is essential to success in the foreign exchange market. FXAccess BB&T Online FX Trading is a secure environment that allows you to execute currency trades online, in real time.

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