CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS

  

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CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS

Specialty Definition: CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS

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Economics

A term used in collections supported by shipping documents which are released to the buyer only against payment. Same as Documents Against Payment (D/P). (CAD). (references)

Shipping

Method of payment for goods in which documents transferring title are given the buyer upon payment of cash to an intermediary acting for the seller, usually a commission house. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from various references; see credits.

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Non-Fiction Usage: CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS

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Business

Greek businesses often seek cash against documents, or extended credit terms of 60-90 days or longer, from their suppliers. (references)

Therefore, Greek businesses often seek cash against documents, or extended credit terms of 30-60 days or longer, from their suppliers. (references)

The import payment process is similar to that used in the rest of Europe, using cash against documents sight drafts, time drafts, and irrevocable letters of credit. (references)

Economic History

Italy

The usual practice of American firms selling to a new customer is to require cash against documents for the first sale or two. (references)

Greece

Working capital loans are relatively expensive, and to avoid extra costs, Greek firms often seek cash against documents or extended credit terms of 30-60 days (or longer) from their suppliers. (references)

Trade

Chile

Other methods of payment to suppliers include cash against documents and open account. (references)

Source: compiled by the editor from ICON Group International, Inc.; see credits.

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Modern Translation: CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS

Language Translations for "CASH AGAINST DOCUMENTS"; alternative meanings/domain in parentheses.

Hungarian

  

okmányos inkasszó, készpénzben okmányok ellenében. (various references)

   

Pig Latin

  

ashcay againstay ocumentsday

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INDEX

1. Quotations: Non-fiction
2. Translations: Modern
3. Bibliography


  

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