Lowest-Cost Letter of Credit Solutions. One RFQ. Multiple Bank Quotes
1. How the Platform Works
- Submit an RFQ.
Enter amount, tenor, beneficiary country, and whether you need a standby (SBLC) or documentary LC.
- Receive quotes.
Investment-grade commercial banks respond with pricing for issuance and confirmation. We exclude NBFCs to keep counterparty risk low.
- Compare and accept.
Review cost, collateral requirements, and processing time. Select the institution that fits your trade cycle.
2. Fully Collateralised LCs – Fastest and Cheapest
Clients able to post 100 per cent cash or marketable securities secure the most competitive issuance fees. Collateral rests in a pledge account and releases on LC expiry or drawdown compliance.
3. Under-Collateralised LCs – Margin Finance Through Our Network
When cash cover is limited, Financely arranges a margin line with private credit lenders on the platform. Typical advance rates sit between 60 and 80 per cent against eligible collateral. The LC issues once the margin lender confirms funding, and the shortfall is covered.
4. Pricing Variables
- Issuing bank rating and jurisdiction.
- Tenor and structure (sight, usance, revolving).
- Collateral form and coverage ratio.
- Country and sector risk linked to beneficiary.
5. Information Required Upfront
To generate binding quotes, the RFQ must include audited financials, recent management accounts, goods description or project scope, and beneficiary details. Full disclosure is mandatory; undisclosed liabilities or compliance flags halt the file and forfeit any retainer already paid.
6. Timeline Guide
- RFQ acceptance and KYC clearance – 48 hours.
- Quote window – 3 business days.
- Issuing bank selection and documentation – 4 to 7 business days.
- Final issuance – 2 to 5 business days after signing.
7. Fees and Refund Logic
An underwriting retainer covers compliance checks, collateral vetting, and quote management. The retainer is non-refundable once analysis starts. Success compensation applies only when the LC is issued and confirmed. All charges are disclosed in the mandate letter.
8. Assurance on Process Integrity
Financely brokers access to licenced banks under recognised LC rules (UCP 600 or ISP 98). Each issuing bank carries investment-grade or equivalent credit strength, and every margin lender operates under a regulated private-credit structure. The platform maintains ISO 27001 data security and professional-indemnity cover. Clients can audit the quote log at any time.
Ready to compare rates and cut issuance costs without compromising on bank quality?
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