Press Release - Organic Trade & Investments Expands Global Reach with New Payment Option: Letters of Credit (L/C)

OTI Accepting L/C as a Payment Option

Accra, Ghana – March 2026 – Organic Trade & Investments (OTI), a trusted leader in ethical and sustainable trade, is proud to announce that it now accepts Letters of Credit (L/C) as a payment option for international customers. This strategic move reflects OTI’s commitment to expanding its global presence and strengthening trusted relationships with clients worldwide.

To ensure secure and reliable transactions, OTI will accept irrevocable L/Cs issued by recognized international banks. This development provides international buyers with greater flexibility when lifting bulk orders of 50MT and above, complementing the existing option of bank transfer (T/T).

Traditionally, discounting an L/C in Ghana has been treated as a loan, requiring cumbersome collateral and attracting interest rates of 30% or more. OTI has overcome this challenge by partnering with a reliable international financier who facilitates L/C payments at a significantly reduced interest rate of 10–12% per annum.

This partnership enables OTI to:

• Offer secure and flexible payment solutions to international buyers

• Strengthen transparency and trust in global trade transactions

• Build a wider global presence while supporting sustainable trade practices

“Accepting Letters of Credit is a major step forward for OTI. It allows us to serve our international clients with greater efficiency and confidence, while reinforcing our mission of ethical and sustainable trade,” said Esthy Ama Asante, Founder & CEO of Organic Trade & Investments.

With this new payment option, OTI continues to position itself as a reliable partner in global trade, ensuring that international buyers can transact with confidence and ease.