Ship Now, Pay Later: FreightAmigo x HSBC Receivables Financing Solution
Discover how FreightAmigo in partnership with HSBC, launched Hong Kong's first "Ship Now Pay Later" receivables finance solution — enabling SMEs to defer freight payments for 60–90 days at zero extra cost, eliminating the cash flow barriers of international trade.
What is Ship Now, Pay Later?
FreightAmigo's Ship Now, Pay Later solution, launched in partnership with HSBC, is Hong Kong's first B2B Point-of-Sale (POS) financing solution embedded directly into a digital logistics platform. When a business books a shipment on FreightAmigo, it can choose to defer payment for an extended term — without incurring any additional fees or interest.
The service is designed for SMEs and corporates engaged in international trade, bridging the cash flow gap between shipment and payment receipt. It represents the convergence of FinTech and FreightTech — delivering seamless, digitised trade finance at the point of need.
Extended payment terms of 60–90 days
Zero extra fees or interest charges for eligible users
Fully digital booking and payment process — no paperwork
Available for Hong Kong and international shipments
HSBC settles with FreightAmigo within 1 business day of purchase order
How to use FreightAmigo Ship Now Pay Later
Getting started with Ship Now, Pay Later on FreightAmigo takes just five simple steps — entirely paperless and instant.
Register/Login: Create a free FreightAmigo account.
Search & Book: Enter shipment details (origin, destination, cargo type).
Choose Financing: Opt for Ship Now Pay Later powered by HSBC.
Verify & Confirm: HSBC processes in minutes—no paperwork.
Track & Pay: Monitor shipment; settle on due date.
This process reduces shipment booking time by 70%, per 2025 internal data.
Benefits of Ship Now Pay Later for International Trade
Ship Now Pay Later transforms international trade by enhancing liquidity. SMEs gain competitive edges in volatile 2026 markets.
Ship Now Pay Later vs Traditional Financing
Compare Ship Now Pay Later to conventional options for smarter choices.
Feature
Ship Now, Pay Later
Traditional Financing
Approval Time
Instant (minutes)
Weeks to months
Extra Cost
Zero fees (eligible users)
High interest & handling fees
Documentation
Fully digital — no paperwork
Extensive paper documents
Eligibility
SME-friendly
Biased towards large firms
Process Integration
Embedded in booking checkout
Separate application
Payment Terms
60–90 days
Subject to agreement
Ship Now Pay Later vs Traditional Financing
Award Recognition: The Asset Triple A Awards
Ship Now, Pay Later was recognised with the "Best Trade Finance Solution in Hong Kong" award at The Asset Triple A Awards — a testament to its industry-leading innovation.
The Asset Triple A Awards are among Asia's most prestigious financial accolades. This recognition validates FreightAmigo and HSBC's collaborative receivables financing solution for its outstanding contribution to improving cash flow and liquidity for Hong Kong businesses.
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