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.
What Are the Documents Required for Letter of Credit? Commercial Invoice. The commercial invoice is a type of legal document used in international trade. Inspection Certificate. Bill of Exchange. Bill of Lading or Shipping Documents. Insurance Certificate. Certificate of Origin. Packing Lists.
A “draft” must be issued and signed by the beneficiary of the credit and must indicate a date of issue. If the credit indicates, as a “drawee” of a draft, the Swift code of a bank, the “draft” may indicate such Swift code or the bank's full name.
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.