Trade Desk Services

Conducting business internationally takes expertise and experience. That’s where we come in.

Providing a range of comprehensive cross border and Shari’a compliant products and services to support your Global Trade activities, we bring you a dedicated Trade Finance Desk, to serve you better.

Our services include:

  • A dedicated desk for express issuance of Letters of Credit and Letter of Guarantee against cash margin (terms and conditions apply).
  • Advisory services, at no additional charge.

Select your desired Product

​An undertaking provided by the Bank on behalf of a buyer to a seller that guarantees payment to the seller if terms and conditions are complied with.

To apply, kindly fulfill the below requirements:

  • Applicant must have an Import LC facility line opened and active with Al Salam Bank.
  • Applicant must have an active Account with Al Salam Bank.
  • Applicant must fill the provided LC Facility application form or LC Amendment Form in case of amendment to existing LC, stamp it and have it signed by authorized signatories.
  • Applicant must attach a copy of the proforma invoice.
  • In the case of delivery by road – Applicant must fill the below Truck Indemnity form, stamp it and have it signed by authorized signatories.
  • Applicant must fill the Agency Agreement, stamp it and have it signed by authorized signatories.
  • Applicant must submit the above-mentioned documents at the Trade Finance Desk.

Required Documents



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