International Payment Methods Tutorial

The International Payment Methods platform is an educational resource promoted by the Chambers of Commerce of Spain. Its objective is to:

• Explain the main methods of international collection and payment
• Compare risks, costs, and security between them
• Provide interactive tools and practical examples

1. Visit: mediosdepagointernacional.es
2. No registration is required
3. You can browse freely through the thematic sections

The methods explained include:

• Bank transfer
• Bank or personal check
• Simple and documentary remittance
• Documentary credit (Letter of credit)
• Open account

For each one, the definition, process, advantages, disadvantages, and risks are detailed.

• Payment methods comparator
• Selection guide according to client type and country
• Exercises with practical cases and self-assessment

Example: Selecting a collection method for an export to Morocco

1. Access the payment methods comparator
2. Select "Medium risk country", "New client", "Medium amount"
3. Suggested result: Documentary remittance or documentary credit
4. Consult the graphical process of each one

• Consult this tool before negotiating collection or payment terms
• Ideal to include in your internationalization plan or to justify financial decisions
• Complement with the Access2Markets portal to know documentary requirements by country