INTERNATIONAL
MERCHANT BANK LTD.
A REGULATED OFFSHORE MERCHANT BANK
International Merchant Bank Ltd. (IMBL) is a fully licensed merchant bank regulated in Nevis, St. Kitts and Nevis, with a UK representative office at 2 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG.
IMBL delivers trade finance instruments, international banking, and bespoke corporate solutions to businesses and sophisticated clients worldwide.
REGULATED BANK
Licensed under Nevis FSRC – genuine, compliant banking structure.
INTERNATIONAL FOCUS
Built for non-resident clients, global businesses, and HNWIs.
TRADE FINANCE
SBLC, DLC, BCL, POF & RWA – SWIFT-transmitted instruments.
MULTI CURRENCY
USD, EUR, GBP, AED, CAD, CHF, CNY, NOK, SEK, AUD.
BANK AT A GLANCE
| Legal Name : | International Merchant Bank Ltd. |
| Abbreviation : | IMBL |
| Registered Office : | JHT Executive Suites, Suite 3, Stoney Grove, St. John’s Parish, Nevis, St. Kitts & Nevis |
| UK Office : | 2, Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG, United Kingdom |
| Regulator : | Nevis Financial Services Regulatory Commission (Nevis FSRC) |
| Bank Type : | Licensed Merchant Bank – Offshore / International |
| Currencies : | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AED, CHF, CNY, NOK, SEK, AUD |
| Website : | www.imbltd.com |
CORE SERVICES
TRADE FINANCE INSTRUMENTS
Issuance of SBLCs, Documentary LCs, Bank Confirmation Letters, Proof of Funds, and RWA letters – all SWIFT transmitted and structured to ICC standards.
INTERNATIONAL CORPORATE ACCOUNTS
Multi-currency current and trade finance accounts for international businesses and holding structures. Full online banking included.
PRIVATE CLIENT BANKING
Bespoke banking solutions for HNWIs seeking a credible international banking relationship outside their home jurisdiction.
LENDING, FX AND ADVISORY
Term loans, credit facilities, FX conversion, and corporate advisory – deal structuring and capital solutions for cross border transactions.
TRADE FINANCE INSTRUMENT
IMBL issues a range of SWIFT-transmitted instruments for international commerce, project finance, and interbank use. Client-specific verbiage is generally accommodated. Hard copy instruments available on request.
| INSTRUMENT | SWIFT | SUMMARY |
|---|---|---|
| SBLC | MT760 | Standby Letter of Credit – irrevocable, unconditional, transferable, assignable and divisible. Payment guarantee, performance, or financial undertakings. |
| DLC | MT710 | Documentary Letter of Credit – irrevocable, advised via SWIFT for trade transactions. |
| BCL | MT799 | Bank Confirmation Letter – confirms client funds and creditworthiness. No financial liability assumed by IMBL. |
| POF | MT799 | Proof of Funds (Blocked) – confirms clean funds blocked in favor of named beneficiary for 12 months. Bank-to-bank verifiable. |
| RWA | MT799 | Ready, Willing and Able – confirms IMBL’s readiness to issue. Available as a standalone pre-issuance step. |
ACCOUNT OPENING
IMBL offers corporate and personal accounts for international clients in ten major currencies. Accounts include online and mobile banking, with correspondent coverage through top tier banks.
| CORPORATE ACCOUNT : | International companies, holding structures & corporate entities. | USD, EUR, GBP, CAD, AED, CHF, CNY, NOK, SEK, AUD | Current Account and Trade Finance Account types | Full online and mobile banking included | Fastest opening : Next business day |
| PERSONAL / PRIVATE ACCOUNT : | High-net-worth individuals and private international clients. | All major currencies – USD, EUR, GBP, AED and more | Bespoke service with dedicated relationship management | Full online and mobile banking included | Fastest opening : Next business day |
COMPLIANCE SNAPSHOT
IMBL operates under a strict compliance framework aligned with OFAC, FATF, EU, UK, and UN sanctions regimes. The following is a high-level overview – full details available on request.
IDEAL CLIENT PROFILE :
- International businesses with genuine operations
- High-net-worth individuals (non-sanctioned)
- Institutional investors and corporate entities
- Holding structures with clear business purpose
- Trade finance applicants with verifiable transactions
NOT ACCEPTED :
- Sanctioned persons or entities (any jurisdiction)
- Shell banks, MSBs, and payment service providers
- Virtual currency / crypto businesses
- Gambling, arms, adult entertainment
- Clients from OFAC / FATF restricted jurisdictions
Full restricted industries and jurisdiction list available on request.
WHY IMBL
REGULATED & LICENSED
Fully licensed under Nevis FSRC. A real, compliant bank – not a shell entity.
FAST & FLEXIBLE
Boutique structure means rapid decisions and genuinely tailored solutions.
INTERNATIONAL FIRST
Designed for non-resident clients, global businesses and cross border investors.
ASSET PROTECTION
Nevis jurisdiction – strong legal protections and decades of offshore banking history.
FULL INSTRUMENT SUITE
SBLC, DLC, BCL, POF & RWA – SWIFT-transmitted with flexible client verbiage.
MULTI CURRENCY
10 currencies under one roof. Online banking included across all account types.
INTRODUCER FRIENDLY
Clear commercial terms, direct invoicing capability, and a responsive partner bank.
UK PRESENCE
Representative office at 2 Royal Exchange, London EC3V 3DG.