A letter of credit includes terminology similar to “documents must be presented within 10 days after the bill of lading date but within the validity of the letter of credit.” For example, if the shipment took place on January 1, documents must be presented no later than January 11 or the expiration date if earlier.
An irrevocable LC is the Letter of Credit cannot be cancelled pr amended without the consent of all parties concerned. This is where the terms and conditions and the amount are renewed or restricted without specific amendments to the credit being needed.
An Irrevocable Letter of Credit is one which cannot be cancelled or amended without the consent of all parties concerned. A Revolving Letter of Credit is one where, under terms and conditions thereof, the amount is renewed or reinstated without specific amendments to the credit being needed.
More Definitions of Letter of Credit Expiry Date Letter of Credit Expiry Date means, with respect to any Letter of Credit, the date which is the earlier of (i) one (1) year after the date of issuance thereof or (ii) five (5) Business Days prior to the Revolving Credit Termination Date.