SecureLC provides a safe, convenient and flexible online escrow service which facilitates transactions by safeguarding the interests of importers and exporters alike.
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SecureLC holds the invoice total in a secure Hong Kong escrow account on behalf of the buyer which is paid once the goods have been shipped. Our charge is 0.5% for import peace of mind. Frequently asked questions

Overview of the five step SecureLC process

Step 1: Enter the buyer and seller details and issue an invitation to the seller

  • The first step in the SecureLC process is to fill out the details of both the buyer and seller into the homepage form shown left. The form sends an email invitation to the seller who has the right to accept or decline the invitation. You will also receive a confirmation email indicating the process has been started.
  • This is a sample page of what the seller receives from your invitation. The response will generate an email back to the buyer informing them if the invitation has been accepted or declined.
 

Step 2: Negotiate an online invoice between the buyer and the seller

  • Once the invitation has been accepted you will both receive a secure link to your easy online invoice. Both parties will have equal access to the same invoice page (sample shown left).
  • To make changes to the invoice you simply edit the information and then click the button at the bottom of the invoice to make the change.
  • Any changes made to the invoice are emailed to the other party notifying them of what changes you have made to the invoice.
  • There are no passwords and the coded link for the invoice can be accessed at any web browser.
  • The 0.5% charge is automatically calculated into the invoice.
  • Sample Invoice: This is a sample of an american company purchasing computer monitors from Hong Kong. The calculated SecureLC 0.5% charge of $163 is shown on the bottom right hand side above the Invoice Total.
 

Step 3: Accepting and signing the terms of the agreed invoice and buyer transfering the invoice balance to our escrow account in Hong Kong

  • Once the online invoice has been completed and pricing and terms of the sale have been negotiated both buyer and seller enter their names and click their respective signature button at the bottom of the invoice page.
  • Shown left: are the two name fields at the bottom of the invoice which are signed once both parties have agreed to the invoice terms.
  • Shown left: The seller, in this case "Steven Lin" is happy with the terms of the invoice and has entered his personal name.
  • The seller button automatically registers his unique IP address and timestamp of the online signature.
  • Shown left: The buyer, in this case "Leslie Smith" is happy with the terms of the invoice and has entered her personal name.
  • Once the invoice has been signed no more changes can be made to the invoice.
Once the invoice has been inspected by our qualified export / import professionals the buyer will be sent a request to telegraphically transfer the total amount of the agreed to invoice to our secure escrow account with HSBC in Hong Kong  
 

Step 4:The order is made and shipped

  • Once the order has been made and ready for shipping theseller faxes customs,Bill of Lading and shipping documents to our Hong Kong office Fax: +852 2341 1414
  • SecureLC inspects all the relevant shipping and customs documents before transfering the balance of the agreed invoice to the sellers company bank accounts.
 

Step 5: The buyer collects the container at the port of destination

  • The container and goods are collected by the buyer at the port of destination and the buyer is free to get back to getting on with business.
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Send invitation to accept your SecureLC directly from our homepage.

Once the invitation has been accepted both buyer and seller agree to the specific terms in the online proforma invoice.

Buyer transfers the Invoice amount to SecureLC account and the SecureLC is issued to the Seller company who makes up the order.

The goods are shipped and balance is transferred from the SecureLC account to the sellers account.
 
The goods are collected by the buyer at the destination port.

both parties sign invoice

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