Providing the Bankable Documents for Global Trade
The global trade in precious metals depends on a single document: the Assay Certificate. Issued by an independent, trusted authority, it defines a shipment’s commercial value and underpins letters of credit, settlements, and trade finance.
BQCIS is internationally recognized for issuing bankable assay and weight certificates. Each is grounded in unbiased sampling, laboratory precision, and transparent data review—trusted by producers, refiners, traders, and banks worldwide.
To protect stakeholders against fraud, BQCIS Digital Verification technology allows instant online authentication of any certificate, ensuring documents are genuine, tamper-proof, and immediately verifiable—streamlining payment and eliminating counterfeit risk.
Key Certification Activities
Key Benefits of Trade Settlement & Certification
Trusted Bankable Documents
Certificates issued by BQCIS are globally recognized by banks and trading houses, ensuring smooth, dispute-free settlements.
Fraud Prevention & Transparency
Digital verification provides real-time validation of certificate authenticity, eliminating fraudulent documentation in trade flows.
Accelerated Financial Settlement
Instantly verifiable certificates reduce banking delays and improve cash-flow efficiency for exporters and refiners.
Global Credibility & Compliance
All BQCIS documents align with UCP 600 and Incoterms 2020 standards, ensuring universal acceptance in international trade.
Success Story
Digital Certificate Verification Prevents Fraudulent Payment
A bank received a forged assay certificate for a multi-million-dollar gold shipment under LC terms, threatening significant loss.
The bank used the BQCIS Online Verification Portal to cross-check the certificate number and instantly flagged it as invalid, stopping the fraudulent draw.
The system prevented a potential multi-million loss and exposed the counterfeit entity, demonstrating the indispensable value of secure digital certification in precious metal finance.