Letter of credit - A reliable payment method in trade

Letter of creditA reliable payment method in trade

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What is a letter of credit?

A letter of credit is a documentary financial instrument that guarantees payment to the seller in international and local trade operations when goods are shipped or services are provided

What is a letter of credit?
For the seller Risk is minimal because payment is not made until goods and documents are presented

For the seller

Risk is minimal because payment is not made until goods and documents are presented

For the buyer The buyer is not forced to pay before the goods are shipped, documents must be submitted

For the buyer

The buyer is not forced to pay before the goods are shipped, documents must be submitted

For both seller and buyer The payment process is based on international rules and provides additional security for both buyer and seller

For both seller and buyer

The payment process is based on international rules and provides additional security for both buyer and seller

How does a letter of credit work?

The contract is signed

The buyer applies to the bank to open a letter of credit

Opening of the letter of credit

The bank sends a notification to the supplier that the letter of credit has been opened, also known as advice

The goods are shipped by the supplier

The supplier submits documents confirming shipment of the goods to the bank

Documents are checked and payment is made to the supplier, the letter of credit is executed

The bank transfers the documents to the buyer

Application for a letter of credit

1

Submit the application for a letter of credit

Submit the application for a letter of credit
2

Open an account

Open an account
3

Sign the contract

Sign the contract

APPLY FOR A LETTER OF CREDIT

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