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Part 1: Risk assessment in international trade Payment methods Documentary collection  The exporting company relies on banks to transfer shipping and payment documents and to obtain payment after goods are shipped. Collection process 1 2 Seller / Importer 8 Seller receives payment or advice of acceptance. Export platforms | Module 5: Getting paid 7 Seller presents collection to remitting bank Remitting bank receives advice of acceptance and advises seller. 3 6 Remitting bank forwards collection and documents to collecting bank. Collecting bank advises remitting bank of acceptance or remits payment. 4 5 Collecting bank presents collection to buyer. Buyer accepts or pays collection to collecting bank. | 16