Documentary Letter of Credit (DLC) – Apply for Issuance and Confirmation
Financely arranges bank-issued Documentary Letters of Credit (MT700) and confirmations for qualified importers and exporters. If you need clean, enforceable payment terms and a bank that will stand behind the deal, we structure, place, and coordinate issuance so goods move and counterparties get paid against compliant documents.
Outcome:
bank-issued DLC with optional confirmation, clear document terms, and a defined timeline to shipment and payment.
Who this fits
- Importers needing bank-backed payment terms to secure supply.
- Exporters requiring confirmed payment from stronger banks.
- Deals where prepayment is a non-starter and documentary control is required.
- Transactions replacing failed or delayed bank arrangements.
DLC parameters
| Parameter |
Details |
| Amount Range |
USD 500K to USD 100M+, larger by syndication |
| Instrument |
Irrevocable DLC – SWIFT MT700; add confirmation as required |
| Rules |
UCP 600; ISP98 on standby components where applicable |
| Issuing/Confirming Banks |
Rated international banks; confirmation by first-class banks on request |
| Fees |
Issuance, advising, confirmation (if any), and docs checking; disclosed up front |
| Timeline |
7–15 business days from complete file and mandate |
Our DLC process
1) Deal Intake
Review contract terms, Incoterms, shipment windows, and counterparties.
2) Structure & Term Sheet
Define documents, tolerances, partials, confirmation, and pricing.
3) Bank Approval & Draft
Secure issuing bank, circulate MT700 draft, align on document list.
4) Issuance & Shipment
Transmit MT700; goods ship; bank pays on compliant presentation.
Why clients choose Financely
- Independent advisory across multiple banks to get you the best fit.
- Tight document sets to cut discrepancies and protect cash flow.
- Clear timelines and direct access to decision-makers.
- Experience across commodities, industrials, and complex cross-border flows.
Request DLC issuance or confirmation terms
Send your contract, shipment plan, and document preferences. We’ll confirm eligibility and return a term sheet.
Start the Process
DLC document checklist (to avoid delays)
- Draft sales contract with Incoterms, shipment window, and tolerance.
- Required documents list (invoice, B/L or AWB, insurance, COO, packing list, inspection if any).
- Presentation period, partial shipments, and transshipment rules.
- Beneficiary bank details and advising/confirming bank preference.
This page is informational. Any DLC arrangement is subject to KYC/AML, credit approval, and executed agreements. Financely is an independent advisor; we are not a bank and we do not guarantee issuance or confirmation without underwriting and bank approval.