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2008-3-18 12:33
wollice
who would like to explain the payment terms of L/C for me ?
so many customers requested this way of payment . but our boss has never done this way .
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and know a little about L/C. so as to ask for more informaion about it . please do me a favor !
2008-3-18 12:52
Echo-li
you can search such knowledge from net......:)
2008-3-18 12:53
Echo-li
it seems you are so busy these days, wollice.....
2008-3-18 14:14
wollice
honey . l P&Q;e&p|
i m not so busy . because i have been ordered to train a new colleague . OMG .
2008-3-18 14:15
dinahsun
the below article maybe helpful for u...you can get more info on internet :D
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If you are involved in import/export, then you have probably come across the term L/C (letter of credit). Although L/Cs can vary in type, this article will specifically discuss the commercial documentary letter of credit used for business transactions. This particular type of L/C is payable upon the presentation of specific documents.
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An L/C can be thought of as a letter from an importer??s bank informing an exporter that they will be paid for a shipment upon presentation of the specified documentation. All communication takes place within banking channels and documentation must not contain discrepancies.
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For example, if you wanted to import a shipment of clothing and the seller (exporter) has asked for an L/C. If you accept the exporter??s terms you will need to apply for an L/C from your bank in favor of the seller. L/C??s usually state a time period and manner in which the exporter must provide documentary proof that they have shipped the goods. Other obligations may also be included. 8DQ&o5zO|q)?V#F8b
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Obtaining an L/C is not as simple as just asking for one. As your bank is pledging to pay the exporter on your behalf, you will be required by your bank to demonstrate that they will be able to recover their funds from you.
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Once it has agreed to open an L/C, the opening bank (the importer??s bank) will transmit the L/C to its branch or correspondent (the advising bank) closest to the exporter. The advising bank will notify the exporter that credit has been established in their name once they have received the L/C. ^!G$[4f*nF
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Exporters should make sure that they are capable of meeting the terms and conditions of an L/C upon receiving it. This is very important, as if the shipment does not match that described in the L/C; payment will in most cases be delayed until the discrepancy has been resolved.