Trade Finance Comparator
Compare 6 trade finance instruments for African importers & exporters — costs, risks, speed, and when to use each.
All 6 Instruments — Side by Side
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Finance Cost Calculator
All Instruments Compared at This Value
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Africa Trade Finance Guide
Sources & verification
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This tool compares cost and risk signals for common trade finance instruments. It does not issue an LC, approve finance, or replace bank advice.
Trade-finance planning model
Reviewed 2026. Fees, FX, margin rules, and compliance checks can change by bank and corridor.
Methodology
- Compares instrument cost, processing time, buyer risk, seller risk, and cash-margin impact for a trade value.
- Advisor answers map supplier trust, order size, credit need, and trade corridor to a suggested instrument.
- CSV export preserves the local estimate for bank, supplier, broker, or finance review.
Before acting
- Verify bank tariff, confirmation charges, FX, margin, document wording, sanctions screening, and insurance.
- Confirm supplier history, shipping documents, inspection, import permits, and dispute process in writing.
- Treat the result as an estimate only, not legal advice, tax advice, or a financing approval.