Import & Export Documentary Collections

Features and benefits

Import Documentary Collection

• Provision of documentary evidence that goods have been shipped by the seller
• Security - documents are released to you when the sellers terms and conditions are met
• Safer alternative to prepayments
• Cost-effective payment method.

Export Documentary Collection

• Security - we only forward export documents to a bank in the buyer's country when payment terms and conditions are met
• Availability in major currencies
• Flexibility making it easier to take advantage of fluctuating market conditions.

New customers

To open a Westpac business account, you’ll need to provide us with a signed and completed company account opening form, along with some current identification documents.

We are required to verify:

1. Full name of the company
2. Registered office or business address, including country
3. Incorporation number/Business registration number
4. Place of incorporation/registration
5. Date of incorporation/registration
6. Business licence number (if any)
7. Source of funds
8. Tax Identification Number (TIN)
9. Nature and business of the company
10. Ownership structure

Personal identification requirements

Under PNG banking regulations, each director, secretary, any shareholder who owns 20% or more and any person(s) authorised to operate on the account are required to meet personal identification requirements.

They will need to provide us with a signed and completed associated party form, along with some current identification documents.

Company and personal information must be verified from a combination of identification documents. Download the Opening a business transaction account brochure (PDF 159KB) for a list of accepted identification documents and any other requirements that you may need to meet.

Existing customers

You may have already provided necessary identification or you may need to provide some additional current identification documents. Visit your local branch to get started.