When conducting international trade with Chile, it is crucial to understand its mainstream payment methods and how to prevent payment defaults. The following will deeply explore the common payment methods of Chilean customers and their characteristics, and provide practical strategies for preventing payment defaults.

1.L/CPayment L/C:The letter of credit (L/C) is a settlement method carried out through banks based on the compliance of documents. When the exporter provides documents that meet the requirements of the L/C, the bank pays the exporter on behalf of the importer. Chilean customers prefer to use L/C as the settlement method. It is worth noting that L/Cs issued by Chilean commercial banks can ensureFX Settlement Agency. For example, banks such as BICE, Banco de Chile, BANCO, and SORNO have established business relations with the Bank of China. However, if a Chilean customer chooses a bank that has no business relations with the Bank of China to issue the L/C, then a third - country bond clause should be considered.
Telegraphic Transfer (T/T):Telegraphic transfer means that the customer first pays a certain proportion of the deposit (usually 30%). After the exporter has completed the production of the goods, it notifies the customer to pay the balance. Only when the customer settles all the payments will the exporter ship the goods and provide relevant documents.
Western Union:Western Union is a well - known international express remittance company. In China, many banks such as the Agricultural Bank of China, China Everbright Bank, and China Construction Bank have established cooperative relations with it, providing a fast remittance service with funds arriving within a few minutes, and the payee does not need to pay any handling fees.

In international trade, the risk of payment for goods is one of the most worrying issues for enterprises. To ensure the smooth progress of transactions, enterprises need to take the following measures:

Conduct a detailed credit investigation:Before establishing a cooperative relationship with Chilean customers, enterprises should conduct a detailed credit investigation. This can help enterprises understand the basic information, financial situation, business status, equity structure, and historical disputes of customers, so as to make wise transaction decisions.
Choose a safe payment method:Choosing a safe and reliable payment method is the key to reducing risks. For example, when using the L/C payment method, enterprises can be guaranteed payment through the credit of the bank, greatly reducing the risk of payment defaults.
Establish long - term cooperative relationships:Establishing stable cooperative relationships with customers with good reputations and long - term cooperation can reduce risks. Long - term cooperation can enhance mutual trust and reduce the possibility of payment defaults.