Letter of Credit
Importers and exporters normally require intermediaries such as banks or alternative financiers to guarantee payment and also the delivery of goods. Cash advances or trade credits on open accounts are usually used after the buyer and seller develop a trusted relationship. Therefore trade finance structures are used to support these relationships.
A letter of credit is a letter from a bank guaranteeing that a buyer’s payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount. In the event that the buyer is unable to make payment on the purchase, the bank will be required to cover the full or remaining amount of the purchase. Due to the nature of international dealings, including factors such as distance, differing laws in each country, and difficulty in knowing each party personally, the use of letters of credit has become a very important aspect of international trade.
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