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Standby letter of credit (SBLC): Operates like a commercial letter of credit, except that typically it is retained as a standby instead of being the intended payment mechanism. In other words, this is an LC which is intended to provide a source of payment in the event of non-performance of contract.
The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) is a set of rules on the issuance and use of letters of credit. The UCP is utilized by bankers and commercial parties in more than 175 countries in trade finance. Some 11-15% of international trade utilizes letters of credit, totaling over a trillion dollars (US) each year.
Usance refers to the utilization of economic goods to satisfy needs. In manufacturing, "usance" means "inputs." It is used in "usance bills." In medieval banking, "usance" denoted the period of time, set by custom, before a bill of exchange could be redeemed at its destination.
A letter of credit is a written document from a bank guaranteeing the seller of a product or service will be paid as long as the goods or services are provided, as specified. Letters of credit are ...
Buyer credit is a term credit available to an importer (buyer) from overseas lenders such as banks and other financial institution for goods they are importing. In simple words it is the credit that is given by a bank to a foreign buyer where funds are paid directly to the buyer through a lending bank.
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Containing statistics, news items, and expert opinions regarding specific operational and legal issues concerning banking, international trade, and finance, Documentary Credit World is a monthly publication that reports on the development of Letter of Credit Law and Practice and related issues. [11]