Letter of Credit Marketplace: Connect With Issuing Banks

Letter of Credit Marketplace | Applicants, Liquidity Providers, Margin Lenders, Issuing Banks

Letter of Credit Marketplace

Connect with a bank that will issue, a confirmer that will pay, and a lender that will fund margin or discount usance receivables. Our marketplace matches qualified applicants to issuing banks, confirming banks, liquidity providers, and discounting desks for DLC at sight, Usance and UPAS, and SBLCs. Every mandate is subject to underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and final approvals.
Who It Serves
  • * Importers, traders, distributors, EPCs
  • * Producers and suppliers seeking bank-to-bank settlement
  • * Sponsors needing performance or payment security
Instruments Covered
  • DLC at Sight under UCP600
  • Usance LC 30–180 Days and UPAS
  • Standby LC under ISP98 or UCP600
  • URDG 758 Demand Guarantees if mandated
Outcomes We Target
  • Issuance by a credible bank for your corridor
  • Confirmation where issuer or country risk is high
  • UPAS or acceptance discounting for sight payout
  • Margin loans to cover cash collateral where applicable

How The Marketplace Works

Intake

You submit draft LC text, contract or PO, shipment plan, KYC, and financials.

Screening

We check sanctions, corridor fit, sizing, and documentary feasibility.

Matching

We circulate to issuing banks, confirming banks, and lenders that fit your case.

Terms

You receive indicative terms and fee letters for issuance, confirmation, discounting, or margin financing.

Facility Types And Mechanics

DLC At Sight

Payment on compliant presentation. Use a nominated bank with capacity to examine BLs, inspection, and origin docs. Optional MT740 reimbursement.

Usance LC

Deferred payment 30–180 days. Pair with confirmation or acceptance discounting so sellers receive funds at sight while the applicant repays at maturity.

UPAS LC

Usance Paid At Sight. Bank pays beneficiary at presentation. Applicant repays at tenor. Pricing split per contract between applicant and beneficiary.

Standby LC

Payment or performance standby with simple demand language. Primary rule set ISP98. UCP600 standby available on request. URDG 758 where a guarantee form is required.

What We Deliver

Wording And Structure

Draft MT700 or standby text, Incoterms, shipment and presentation windows, documents, reimbursement path, and charges clause aligned with the trade.

Issuer And Confirmer Lineup

Bank options by corridor, nominated bank capacity, optional confirmation by a first class bank, and MT740 reimbursement if required.

Liquidity And Discounting

UPAS setup, acceptance discounting, and margin loans where cash collateral is requested by the issuer.

Eligibility And Documents Required

Baseline Profile
  • Operating company with verifiable revenues
  • Purchase contract or PO with Incoterms and shipment plan
  • Acceptable issuer and country risk for the corridor
  • Clear sanctions and insurance posture
Checklist To Start
  • KYC, corporate documents, ownership table
  • Latest financials and bank statements
  • Draft LC text with rule set and document list
  • Advising or nominated bank details for the seller

Illustrative Pricing

Issuance 0.30%–1.20% flat per 90 days by issuer name and corridor. Confirmation 0.40%–1.70% flat when required. Document examination 0.10%–0.20% flat. Discount margin is a spread over base for the usance period. Margin loans priced by lender and security package. Final allocation follows the LC charges clause.

Process To Closing

  1. Submit contract, shipment plan, KYC, financials, and draft LC text.
  2. Receive eligibility view and initial lineup of banks and lenders.
  3. Agree wording, confirmation need, reimbursement path, and fees.
  4. Issuing bank releases MT700 or MT760. Advising or nominated bank engaged.
  5. Shipment and presentation. Documents examined. Discrepancies cured or accepted.
  6. Payment at sight via confirmation, UPAS, or discounting. Applicant repays at maturity where usance applies.

Controls That Keep Approvals Smooth

Clean Wording

Irrevocable LC with clear latest shipment and presentation dates, standard documents, and a practical place of expiry.

Issuer And Corridor Fit

Add confirmation where issuer or country risk is higher. Use reimbursement arrangements that reduce friction.

Logistics Alignment

Incoterms, transport document wording, and certificates that counterparties can deliver on time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I Access Issuance, Confirmation, And Discounting In One Place?

Yes. The marketplace lines up an issuer for your corridor, a confirmer where needed, and discounting or UPAS so the seller is paid at sight.

Will A Lender Fund My Cash Collateral Or Margin?

Often. Margin lenders consider security, cash flows, and credit quality. Pricing and advance rate depend on risk and structure.

Which Rules Apply To Each Instrument?

Commercial LCs follow UCP600. Standbys follow ISP98 or UCP600 if required. Demand guarantees follow URDG 758 if specified by the beneficiary.

Request Marketplace Access

Share your contract, shipment plan, draft LC text, KYC, and financials. We will return eligibility and a lineup of issuing banks, confirming banks, discounting desks, and margin lenders with pricing bands and a clear path to issuance and settlement.

Request Indicative Terms

Financely acts as advisor and arranger on a best efforts basis. We are not a bank. All marketplace outcomes are subject to underwriting, KYC and AML, sanctions screening, credit approval, legal documentation, capacity from counterparties, and compliance with applicable laws. Nothing here is a commitment to lend or an offer of securities. Terms vary by bank names, jurisdictions, and documentary quality.

Get Started With Us

Submit Your Deal & Receive a Proposal Within 1-3 Working Days

Submit your deal using our secure intake form, and receive a quote within 1-3 business days. Existing clients can connect with their relationship manager through our secure web portal.


All submissions are promptly reviewed, and all communications are conducted through the intake form or the client portal for a seamless and secure process.

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Request a Proposal / Submit a Deal

Thank you for considering working with us. A nominal fee of US$500 is required upon completion of each form. This fee covers the time and effort we invest in reviewing your submission and crafting a thorough proposal. We receive numerous inquiries and prioritize those that carry this fee, ensuring serious applicants receive prompt attention.

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Once we receive your submission, our team will review your information to determine feasibility. If eligible, you will receive a proposal or term sheet within 1–3 business days. Visit our FAQ and Procedure pages for more information.

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If you still have questions after visiting our FAQ and Procedure pages, we invite you to book a paid consultation for personalized guidance. A $250 USD fee applies per session.