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Trade Finance in Singapore: Compare Bank Instruments and Facility Scope

Compare DBS and OCBC by the required trade instrument, documentation and facility terms.

Researched 2026-10-25 · By Tendou

2 published options covered. This is a selected shortlist, not every provider in the market. Research method and limits.

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OptionPublished routeBefore committing
DBSLists import/export financing, documentary credit, guarantees and supply-chain products.Confirm account/facility requirements, credit decision, documents, fees, security, currencies and trade corridor; no blanket eligibility is implied.
OCBC SingaporeLists import/export documentary and invoice-financing products plus bank guarantees.Confirm selected product, account/facility requirements, trade corridor, documentation, credit assessment, all fees/interest/security and settlement; no automatic eligibility or funding speed is implied.

Choose by what you need

Specify the trade instrument before comparing banks. DBS and OCBC publish documentary credit, import/export financing, invoice-related products and guarantees. The selected instrument matters more than a generic trade-finance label: an invoice loan is not interchangeable with a documentary credit or guarantee. Confirm account/facility requirements, actual counterparties and trade corridor, supporting documents, credit assessment, fees, interest, security and settlement. A product page or calculator is not a commitment to finance the transaction.

Shortlisted options

These options are listed alphabetically. Compare the selected offer and terms before committing; inclusion is not a quality ranking.

DBS

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Lists import/export financing, documentary credit, guarantees and supply-chain products.

Why consider it: The required instrument can be specified instead of treating all trade funding as identical.

May suit: Businesses seeking a particular bank trade facility.

Before deciding: Confirm account/facility requirements, credit decision, documents, fees, security, currencies and trade corridor; no blanket eligibility is implied.

Official website and enquiries ↗

OCBC Singapore

Published source checked . Read the source.

Lists import/export documentary and invoice-financing products plus bank guarantees.

Why consider it: The required instrument and facility can be specified before a transaction.

May suit: Businesses comparing a particular Singapore bank trade facility.

Before deciding: Confirm selected product, account/facility requirements, trade corridor, documentation, credit assessment, all fees/interest/security and settlement; no automatic eligibility or funding speed is implied.

Official website and enquiries ↗

Before booking or ordering

  • Do you need documentary credit, a guarantee or funding against an invoice?
  • What counterparties, trade corridor and documents are accepted?
  • What funding party, fees, security, recourse and settlement terms apply?

How this comparison was researched

We reviewed the linked primary pages on the research date. We did not visit, receive services, buy products, apply for finance or make bookings. This records published scope and enquiry terms; it does not assess service quality or promise outcomes or availability. Confirm the selected arrangement and complete current charges directly.

How this guide was researched

Options are listed alphabetically, not ranked. No business paid for editorial inclusion. Known Tendou client relationships are disclosed. Confirm the selected product, visit or contract directly.

Sources

  1. Trade and Supply Chain Finance Solutions | DBS Corporate (Official operator, responsible venue or public-body page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.dbs.com.sg/corporate/solutions/trade-and-supply-chain-finance
  2. International Trade Finance | OCBC Business Banking SG (Official bank product page, checked 2026-10-25): https://www.ocbc.com/business-banking/smes/trade

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