Trade finance
Global trade made easier for rural America
We work with you to simplify cross‑border trade, reduce risk and keep your business moving forward.
Exporting and importing agricultural products comes with real complexity
CoBank’s trade finance solutions help reduce payment risk, improve cash flow and provide confidence as you do business across borders. We finance the export and pre‑export of U.S. agricultural commodities, supplies and products, as well as U.S. agricultural‑related equipment. We also provide import financing for agricultural cooperative customer‑owners and Farm Credit System customers.
Practical solutions for global trade
Our documentary and financing tools are designed to protect both buyers and sellers while keeping transactions moving.
Commercial letters of credit
Reduce payment risk on international sales
- Help ensure you get paid
- Provide assurance to buyers and sellers
- Support secure cross‑border transactions
Documentary collections
Facilitate payment and document exchange through trusted banking channels
- Bank‑to‑bank processing
- Clear terms for payment and delivery
- Protection for both parties
Standby letters of credit
Add a layer of protection if things don’t go as planned
- Safeguard against non‑payment or non‑performance
- Financial or performance structures available
- Used as risk protection—not primary payment
Pre‑export financing
Fund production before the sale is completed
- Working capital and term loan options
- Support input purchasing and production costs
- Help make exports possible
Global reach. Experienced team.
CoBank supports trade between U.S. exporters and customers and suppliers across Asia, Latin America, Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. Our trade finance team stays current on local market, regulatory and economic conditions and maintains long‑standing relationships with foreign correspondent banks in key markets.
We also bring deep experience with:
USDA and U.S. Export‑Import Bank guarantee programs. Private insurance and multilateral risk‑mitigation solutions. All trade operations are supported by a Denver‑based team that provides personalized, high‑touch service—from documentation through execution.
Support your global trade.
Talk with a relationship manager today to learn more about our services and how we can support your business.