Issuing Bank Contact the issuing bank and obtain the letter of credit form. Fill out the form with the necessary information, such as the applicant and the beneficiary. Submit the form to the issuing bank, along with any other requested documents. Wait for the issuing bank to approve the letter of credit.
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.