International and trade
Two markets, one table.
The bank was founded by Gambian and international partners and works in English, French and Simplified Chinese, so trade between The Gambia, China and the world is everyday work here.
01 · Trade finance
Paper that lets goods move.
Letters of credit
A bank's written commitment to pay on your behalf once agreed conditions are met. Ask us for the terms.
Documentary collections
Payment and shipping documents handled through the banks on both sides of a trade. Ask us for the terms.
Bank guarantees
A commitment from the bank that stands behind an agreement you have made. Ask us for the terms.
Import and export paperwork
Help with the documents of a shipment, from the pro forma invoice to release.
02 · Money across borders
Send, receive, exchange.
Cross-border payments
Prepared with the bank's people and released after checks.
Foreign exchange
Exchange major currencies at the head office. See today's rates before you visit.
Chinese-language service
A bilingual desk that can prepare summaries and instructions in Simplified Chinese for your supplier or buyer.
03 · Why Tong Shang for trade
Built across two markets.
Founded across two markets.
Tong Shang was founded by Gambian and international partners. That mix sits at one table when your trade is discussed.
Paperwork in your language.
We work in English, French and Simplified Chinese, so a contract or a shipment's paperwork can be read on both sides of the trade.
People who check before release.
Larger and cross-border payments are checked by the bank's people before they move, not left to run on their own.
A note on how trade services are arranged
Trade services are arranged with the trade desk at the head office. Bring your contract or pro forma invoice and we will tell you what the bank can do and what it needs.
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