Payment Assurance
Protect both sides of your international trade. Monex holds payment securely until shipment is confirmed.
Eliminate counterparty risk in international trade
When trading internationally, the biggest question is always: will I get paid, or will I receive my goods? Monex Payment Assurance bridges the trust gap between importers and exporters with bank-backed instruments, expert guidance, and seamless integration with your FX transactions.
Irrevocable Letters of Credit
The gold standard in trade payment security. An irrevocable LC provides a bank guarantee that the exporter will be paid once they present compliant documents — regardless of the buyer's financial situation.
- Bank-guaranteed payment upon document presentation
- Protection for exporters against buyer default
- Importers only pay when shipment documents are verified
- Expert support for document preparation and compliance
Standby Letters of Credit
A safety net for your trading relationships. Standby LCs function as a guarantee — they're only drawn upon if the buyer fails to fulfill their payment obligations under the contract.
- Acts as a payment guarantee rather than primary payment method
- Lower cost than irrevocable documentary LCs
- Ideal for ongoing supplier relationships
- Can be used as security for open account terms
Performance & Payment Guarantees
Give your trading partners confidence with bank-issued guarantees that you'll meet your contractual obligations — whether that's delivering goods, completing a project, or making payment.
- Performance bonds for contract fulfillment assurance
- Advance payment guarantees to secure buyer deposits
- Retention guarantees for construction and project work
- Bid bonds for international tender processes
Integrated FX & Trade Solutions
Don't manage trade finance and FX in silos. Monex uniquely combines both, letting you lock in exchange rates at the time you structure your trade instrument — so there are no currency surprises at settlement.
- Hedge currency exposure at the point of LC issuance
- Forward contracts matched to trade settlement dates
- One specialist manages both your FX and trade needs
- Complete cost certainty on international purchases
Who Benefits
Payment Assurance protects both sides of international trade
Bank-Backed Security
Every instrument is backed by established banking institutions for maximum protection.
Global Coverage
Trade finance instruments available across 50+ countries and all major trade corridors.
FX + Trade Combined
Uniquely combine currency hedging with trade instruments for complete cost certainty.
Specialist Support
Dedicated trade finance experts guide you through structuring and documentation.
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