This mandate is for companies with real trade or project transactions that require a correctly structured letter of credit. Typical situations include international suppliers requesting a confirmed LC, banks asking for revised wording before issuance, or counterparties needing performance support through standby formats. The focus is on one clearly defined transaction or facility at a time.
The aim is to design an LC structure that fits the commercial contract, reflects banking practice under UCP 600 or ISP98, and can be presented to suitable issuing and confirming banks. Work is scoped and priced on this page so decision-makers can engage without prolonged discussions.
Letter of credit structuring and bank placement for importers, exporters, and transaction sponsors. Engagement fees from USD 9,500
for a single LC structure, with a success fee on approved limits or issued instruments through this mandate. Bank transfer only.
Who This Service Is For
Suitable Clients & Transactions
Importers and exporters with firm contracts, POs, or invoices requiring LC settlement.
Companies needing standby LCs for performance, advance payment, or bid support.
Corporate clients with existing bank relationships, but unclear LC wording or structure.
Transactions with clear goods or services description, shipment or milestone plan, and defined payment triggers.
Ticket sizes typically from USD 1m to 50m per LC, in trade, project, or equipment supply contexts.
Outside Scope Of This Mandate
Requests for “bank instruments” with no underlying contract or identifiable counterparty.
Situations where the proposed LC is intended for resale, monetisation, or unrelated financing schemes.
Clients unwilling to provide full KYC, corporate documents, and transaction details.
Enquiries seeking generic LC templates without a specific transaction to anchor the structure.
Cases where sanctions, AML issues, or regulatory constraints prevent bank participation.
What The Letter Of Credit Structuring Mandate Covers
Once the engagement fee is received, the work focuses on understanding the underlying transaction and delivering a practical LC structure that can be taken to banks and counterparties.
Review of commercial contracts, pro forma invoices, or purchase orders tied to the proposed LC.
Analysis of roles (applicant, beneficiary, issuing bank, advising/confirming bank) and risk positions across the transaction.
Design of LC type and structure: sight/usance LC, transferable or back-to-back structures, revolving features, or standby format where appropriate.
Draft of LC wording or term sheet that aligns with UCP 600 or ISP98 principles and reflects the agreed risk allocation.
Guidance on documentation requirements, presentation timelines, and conditions that are acceptable to banks in the relevant markets.
Targeted approaches to appropriate banks or bank partners, based on jurisdiction, sector, and transaction profile.
The objective is a structure that both sides can work with: precise enough for bank operations and flexible enough to reflect the commercial agreement.
Pricing, Terms, And Instruments Covered
The mandate is focused on single LC transactions or a clearly defined facility, priced in line with the work required to review the transaction and prepare bank-ready structures.
Instrument types:
documentary letters of credit, standby letters of credit, confirmations, transferable and back-to-back structures, and related reimbursement arrangements.
Typical size:
USD 1m to 50m per LC or LC line, subject to bank appetite and underlying transaction quality.
Engagement fee:
from USD 9,500 for a single LC structure up to USD 5m; generally USD 12,500 to 17,500 for larger or more complex mandates.
Success fee:
0.5 to 1.0 percent on new LC limits or specific instruments approved and issued through this mandate.
Payment method:
bank transfer only. Invoice and wiring details are provided after email confirmation of the mandate.
Refunds:
the engagement fee is fully earned once detailed analysis and structuring work begin and is not refundable.
Financely acts as a structuring and arrangement platform through regulated partners and does not issue letters of credit itself. Any LC issuance is subject to independent approval processes, documentation standards, and compliance checks at the participating banks.
Start A Letter Of Credit Structuring Mandate
If you have a defined transaction and need a bankable letter of credit structure on clear commercial terms, this mandate sets out the scope, pricing, and process in advance. Once engaged, the focus is on one transaction or facility and on presenting a structure that professional banks can assess.
Can you arrange an LC if I do not yet have a signed contract›
A clear commercial basis is essential. At minimum, banks expect a contract, purchase order, or pro forma invoice that describes the goods or services, shipment or performance terms, and payment conditions. Without that foundation, most LC structures are difficult to support in practice.
Do you arrange “leased” or off-market bank instruments for trading or monetisation schemes›
No. The mandate is limited to letters of credit that support identifiable trade or project transactions. It does not cover leased instruments, monetisation structures, or similar schemes that are not grounded in real underlying activity.
Can you guarantee that a bank will issue or confirm the LC on the exact terms requested›
Final decisions on issuing, confirming, or amending an LC rest with each bank and its internal processes. The mandate is centred on producing a structure and wording that are consistent with the transaction and with market practice, and on presenting that structure to suitable banks. Outcomes depend on credit appetite, limits, and compliance.
Can the engagement fee be offset against LC fees or made contingent on issuance›
The engagement fee relates to analytical and structuring work performed by Financely and its partners and is separate from bank issuance or confirmation fees. It is not contingent on issuance and is not offset against charges levied by banks for their own services.
What information should be prepared before starting a mandate for LC structuring›
Clients should be ready to provide the underlying contract or PO, company formation and ownership documents, recent financial statements, KYC information, and any existing correspondence with their banks regarding LC requirements. A well-prepared file supports more efficient structuring and assessment by potential banking partners.
Disclaimer: This page describes a paid mandate for letter of credit structuring and bank placement. It is not an offer of securities, not a commitment to provide financing, and not a public solicitation. Any letter of credit or related instrument remains subject to the credit, compliance, and legal requirements of the issuing and confirming banks, as well as KYC, AML, sanctions screening, and documentation standards. Financely operates as a structuring and arrangement platform through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer, or fund manager.
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