For example, if a contract calls for the construction of a building and the builder fails to deliver, the client presents the SLOC to the bank to be made whole. Another advantage when involved in global trade, a buyer has an increased certainty that the goods will be delivered from the seller.
Creditworthiness assessment: The bank assesses the buyer's creditworthiness and may require collateral or a security deposit to issue the letter of credit.
How to Write a Letter of Credit Prepare the letter of credit documents, including the credit application, bank instructions, and the credit agreement. Make sure all documents are signed, dated, and include all necessary information. Submit documents to the issuing bank. Confirm that the bank has accepted the documents.
(1) The letter of credit must be "clean", irrevocable and unconditional. By "clean" and unconditional, it is meant that the letter of credit stipulates that the beneficiary need only draw a sight draft under the letter of credit and present it to obtain funds and that no other document need be presented.