FROM :( NAME & ADDRESS OF OPENING BANK) TO :( NAME & ADDRESS OF NEGOTIATING BANK) 40A TYPE OF L/C: IRREVOCABLE. 20 L/C Number.
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.
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.