Can a letter of credit be transferable?

A letter of credit can be transferred if it is expressly designated as “transferable” by the issuing bank. This type of letter of credit enables intermediaries (first beneficiaries) to offer security in the form of a letter of credit to their suppliers (second beneficiaries).

Who writes a letter of credit?

Letters of credit are usually issued by banks or other financial institutions, but some creditworthy financial services companies, like insurance companies or mutual funds, might issue letters of credit under certain circumstances. A letter of credit generally has three participants.

How does transferable letter of credit operate?

A Transferable Letter of Credit (LC) is a documentary credit under which the Beneficiary (first Beneficiary) may request the bank specifically authorised in the credit to transfer the credit, available in whole or part, to one or more secondary Beneficiary(ies).

What is the difference between transferable and non transferable LC?

A non-transferable letter of credit is exactly the opposite of a Transferable Letter of Credit. In a Non-Transferable Letter of Credit, the bank refuses to allow the transfer of credit to any other beneficiary other than the first beneficiary.

How many times can LC be transferred?

2. How many times can a transferable LC be transferred? A transferable LC can only be transferred to one or more second beneficiaries, but it cannot be transferred further.

How do I submit an LC document?

The entire process under LC consists of four primary steps:

  1. Step 1 – Issuance of LC.
  2. Step 2 – Shipping of goods.
  3. Step 3 – Providing Documents to the confirming bank.
  4. Step 4 – Settlement of payment from importer and possession of goods.

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What is a DLC in finance?

Letter of credit (Documentary Letter Of Credit (L/C, DLC) is the bank’s obligation to pay the seller of goods or services a certain amount of money in the timely submission of documents confirming shipment of goods or performance of contractual services.