Letters of Credit (LC, SBLC, DLC, UPAS, Confirmed LC)
Financely arranges large-ticket letters of credit across commodities, industrial goods, and structured trade flows. We act on paid mandates only, managing issuance, confirmation, discounting, and syndication. Our process is built on enforceable LC wording, sanctions/KYC clearance, and control of goods, documents, and cash. Any securities-related steps are conducted through our licensed chaperone.
“Financely delivered our LC issuance and confirmation within the agreed timeline. Their operators understood both banking requirements and our commodity flow — it saved us weeks of negotiation.”
★★★★★
— CFO, Global Commodities Exporter
Service Snapshot
| Facility range
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$10 million – $500 million |
| Retainer
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$35,000 – $75,000 depending on scope |
| Success fee
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1.25–2.0% of committed capacity or funded amount |
| Timeline
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30–90 days from complete data submission and counterparty NDA |
| Controls
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UCP600/URDG758 compliance, enforceable wording, collateral manager, inspection, account control, sanctions/KYC screening |
Our Scope of Execution
- LC Issuance — from global and regional banks, aligned to UCP600 standards
- LC Confirmation — covering bank/country risk, with tenor-based pricing
- LC Discounting — monetization at presentation, linked to nominated/confirming banks
- Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) — ISP98/UCP600-compliant standby undertakings
- Deferred Payment LCs (UPAS, DLC) — structured for delayed settlement with upfront discounting
Common Issues vs Our Execution
Roadblocks
- Ambiguous LC wording leading to disputes at settlement
- Banks unwilling to confirm LCs from certain jurisdictions
- Slow discounting timelines, draining working capital
- Beneficiaries exposed to sanctions or KYC delays
Our execution
- Drafting and legal review of LC wording before issuance
- Pre-arranged confirmation lines with global and regional banks
- Discounting facilities synchronized with cargo/document flows
- Sanctions/KYC screening embedded in onboarding
Execution Process
1) Intake
Review transaction flow, contracts, counterparty details, and required LC type. NDA and KYC opened.
2) Structuring
Define issuance bank, confirming bank, discounting mechanics, collateral/inspection stack, and LC wording.
3) Syndication
Engage counterparties, circulate draft wording, obtain IOIs, and align CPs.
4) Closing
Final documents executed, LC issued, confirmed, and discounting line active. Reporting cadence set.
Request Your Term Sheet
Share flow details, counterparty information, and preferred LC structure. We will return a draft term sheet with costs, controls, and conditions precedent.
Start The Process
Financely is a placement and advisory firm. We arrange letters of credit and related trade finance facilities on a paid mandate basis. All engagements require KYC/AML and sanctions screening. Any securities-related activities, where applicable, are conducted through a licensed chaperone, Member FINRA/SIPC. This page is informational and not an offer or solicitation.