Letter of Credit Issuance: Complete Guide for International Trade Security
Process and requirements for securing letters of credit for international trade
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What is Letter of Credit Issuance?
Letter of Credit (LC) Issuance is the process through which a bank provides a formal guarantee on behalf of a buyer (importer) to a seller (exporter) in international trade transactions. The LC guarantees payment to the seller once specific documentation requirements are met, reducing risk for both parties in cross-border trade. The LC issuance process involves application, documentation review, terms negotiation, and approval from the issuing bank.
Types of Letters of Credit We Help Issue:
- Sight LC: Payment is made immediately upon presentation of compliant documents
- Usance/Deferred Payment LC: Payment is made after a specified period from document presentation
- Transferable LC: Can be transferred partially or fully to another beneficiary
- Back-to-Back LC: Uses an existing LC as collateral to issue another LC
- Standby LC: Acts as a guarantee and is only drawn upon in case of non-performance
- Revolving LC: Automatically renews for a specified number of times within a defined period
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While our comprehensive resource is under development, our trade finance experts can guide you through the LC issuance process based on your specific business requirements and trade transaction details.