Here are the professional steps for a banker to check the documents under an LC: Review the Letter of Credit. Examine Each Document Carefully. Verify the Bill of Lading (B/L) ... Check the Commercial Invoice. Inspect Other Required Documents. Look for Discrepancies. Communicate with the Involved Parties. Decision Making.
How to Apply for a Letter of Credit. The exporter and their bank must be satisfied with the creditworthiness of the importer's bank. Once the Sales Agreement is completed, the importer applies to their bank to open a Letter of Credit in favor of the exporter.