Bank Introductions For Letter Of Credit Issuance
Bottom line:
we match credible applicants with banks that can issue MT700 LCs or ISP98 standbys against real appetite. We package the file, secure bank meetings, negotiate fees, and drive wording to issuance. No fake screenshots, no straw banks, no stories.
Where We Help
- New LC lines or line increases
- Country or issuer risk workarounds
- Cash margin or collateral structures
LC Types
- MT700 UCP 600 documentary credits
- Usance, UPAS, transferable, revolving
- ISP98 standbys for performance or payment
Who Qualifies
- Post-revenue importers and EPCs
- Audited or review-level financials
- Clean KYC and sanctions status
What We Do
We build a bank-ready file and introduce you to decision makers who issue LCs. That includes financial packaging, LC wording aligned to the sales contract, a clear repayment picture for usance, and a collateral plan if required. We coordinate meetings, manage Q&A, negotiate fees and charges, then drive MT700 issuance with advising and, if needed, confirmation.
Pre-Underwriting & Packaging
- Financials, trade flow, and cash cycle
- LC wording draft, Incoterms, and tolerances
- Collateral or cash margin options
Bank Outreach & Introductions
- Local, regional, or international banks
- Issuer appetite check and meeting set
- Shortlist with fee quotes
Issuance & Settlement
- MT700 issue, MT707 amendments
- Advising, confirmation, reimbursement
- Presentation support and settlement map
When To Add Confirmation
Add confirmation when issuer or country risk is outside your policy, when receivable discounting is planned, or when contract penalties make payment certainty non-negotiable. We place confirmation or silent confirmation with OECD banks and reconcile charges in the LC fields.
How The Introduction And Issuance Run
- Intake.
Contract, trade flow, amounts, tenor, currency, and counterparties.
- Packaging.
Financials, LC wording draft, repayment or margin plan.
- Bank Shortlist.
Target 3 to 5 banks by appetite and geography.
- Meetings & Q&A.
Credit, operations, and trade sales aligned.
- Terming.
Fees, charges, collateral, and covenants agreed.
- Issuance.
MT700 sent, advising and confirmation placed, settlement tracked.
What You Receive
- Bank-ready LC wording and file
- Issuer shortlist with fee bands and timelines
- Meeting notes, action items, and document list
- Final LC field schedule and reimbursement path
- Weekly status until funds are credited
Non-negotiables:
we do not promise issuance, pre-advice, or limits before bank approval. No rented accounts, no fake balances, no off-ledger “screens.” If your file is weak, we will say so and tell you what to fix.
FAQ
Do you guarantee an LC
No. Banks decide. We package the file, introduce you to the right desks, and negotiate terms. Issuance follows formal approval.
What drives issuance fees
Country risk, issuer rating, tenor, amount, transferability, currency, and collateral. Charges are usually per annum, pro-rated for tenor, plus advising and SWIFT fees.
What collateral is acceptable
Cash margin, pledged deposits, or approved assets depending on bank policy. Unsecured lines depend on credit strength and history with the bank.
Timelines
Packaging 3 to 10 business days. Bank meetings and terming 1 to 4 weeks. Issuance after approvals and compliance completion.
Can you name banks here
We share specific banks after KYC and a conflict check. You receive a shortlist with fees and timelines before you choose.
Ready For Bank Introductions
Send your draft contract, last audited financials, and target LC terms. We will propose the bank route and fees.
Request A Term Sheet
Corporate services only. Nothing here is a commitment to lend or to issue an LC. All services are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions, and bank approvals. Terms and bank lists may change without notice.