International Trade

International Trade Finance

Our trade finance services are backed by our international teams of local staff in each country, enabling us to remove many of the obstacles inherent in international trade for Canadian importers and exporters.

Doing business abroad can be a complicated, frustrating and risky endeavour at times. Having an experienced team of trade finance specialists on your side can help ensure that your international transactions proceed more quickly and trouble-free.

Scotiabank has been a leader in international trade finance for over a century. With representatives in over 50 countries and a network of more than 2,000 branches within the bank, its subsidiaries and affiliates in Canada and abroad, Scotiabank can offer you a full range of specialized international trade services - including business financing, foreign exchange, access to the world's largest funding sources, and more.

  • Electronic Solutions
    Manage international trade transactions over the Internet with our TRADEXPRESS suite of services.

  • Exporting Services
    Supplement traditional payment methods such as open account and cash-in-advance.

  • Importing Services
    Reduce the risk of unfulfilled orders with Scotiabank letters of credit

  • Learning Centre
    Web-based training and International Trade seminars.

Global Banking Solutions

Through a network of branches, subsidiaries and our global alliance partners we can provide your company with access to local banking services in more than 60 countries.

Whether you are planning to move into new markets, or are already doing business internationally, Scotiabank offers a full range of global cash management solutions that can help you realize your business vision. .

  • International Cash Management
    Through our network of branches, subsidiaries and our global alliance partners, we can provide immediate access to local banking services in more than 60 international locations. In addition, centralized information management and payment initiation can help you manage your funds quickly and easily.

  • North America
    Take advantage of free trade. Our strategic alliances with leading banks in the U.S. and Mexico allow us to offer comprehensive cash management solutions across the NAFTA region

  • The Caribbean
    Scotiabank has been the Caribbean's leading financial institution for more than a century. Use our extensive branch network and integrated Caribbean'wide banking platform to manage your banking needs anywhere in the region.

  • Europe & the Middle East
    Over 100 years of banking and international market experience, delivering expert financial services including corporate loans, trade finance, retail and commercial banking services.