It started with a simple question: “How do they grow beyond borders?” For many Nigerian businesses, the answer isn’t just about ambition—it’s about access. Access to capital, to markets, to partners who understand the terrain. And for countless entrepreneurs and enterprises, Stanbic IBTC Bank has become that gateway.

The journey begins

Imagine a local manufacturer in Lagos, producing high-quality textiles with dreams of exporting to Europe. Or a distributor in Kano, needing to import machinery to scale operations. Their goals are clear, but the path is filled with hurdles: foreign exchange volatility, complex regulations, delayed payments, and tight cash flows.

This is where Stanbic IBTC steps in—not just with products, but with partnership.

Turning challenges into opportunities

Through its import finance solutions, Stanbic IBTC helps businesses secure the raw materials they need, offering the guarantees and FX support that keep supply chains moving. For exporters, the bank provides the financial backbone to navigate international trade, ensuring Nigerian goods reach global shelves with confidence.

But trade isn’t just about buying and selling. It’s about timing, trust, and liquidity.

That’s why Stanbic IBTC offers tools like:

• Letter of Credit (LC): A secure payment method where the bank helps a buyer to guarantee payment to the supplier upon presentation of compliant shipping documents.
• Bills for Collection (Documentary Collection): The bank acts as an intermediary to facilitate payment after verifying documents from the supplier’s bank.
• Advance Payment (TT – Telegraphic Transfer): Direct payment to the supplier before shipment, usually based on mutual agreement between the importer and the exporter.
• Export & Import Financing: Working capital to grow global trade operations.
• Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) / Bank Guarantees: A contingent payment instrument issued on behalf of a client, guaranteeing payment to a beneficiary in a contractual obligation.
• Invoice Discounting: Turning unpaid invoices into instant working capital.
• Purchase Order Discounting: Unlocking funds to fulfil large orders without delay.
• Distribution Supply Chain Finance: Supporting manufacturers and distributors with flexible loans to keep inventory flowing and networks thriving.
• Competitive FX Rates: Offering of competitive foreign exchange rates to facilitate international payments.
• Expertise Advisory Team: A well-experienced resource team to help customers navigate international trade hurdles.

Each solution is crafted with one goal: to keep business moving.

Connected to the world

Stanbic IBTC’s strength doesn’t stop at Nigeria’s borders. As a member of the Standard Bank Group, it connects clients to a vast international network, making cross-border transactions smoother, safer, and smarter.

So, whether a business is a startup with export dreams or an established player looking to scale, Stanbic IBTC is ready to walk the journey with them. Follow this link to get started with trade solutions by Stanbic IBTC.