Sight Payment Letter of Credit Advisory | Prevent Discrepancies & Secure Immediate Payment

Trade Finance | Documentary Credits

Sight Payment Letter of Credit Advisory

A sight payment letter of credit should lead to payment after compliant document presentation. Banks do not pay based on shipment, contracts, or intent. They pay documents. We review the LC and documentary package before presentation so the issuing bank has no technical grounds to refuse under UCP 600.

What A Sight LC Actually Is

A sight payment letter of credit is a documentary credit governed by UCP 600 in which the issuing bank honors a compliant presentation without a maturity period. The bank examines documents only. It does not verify goods, quality, or commercial disputes.

Most refusals occur because the LC terms and the commercial contract were drafted separately. The exporter ships correctly but presents documents incorrectly.

Our Advisory Scope

Pre-Issuance Review

We review the LC wording before issuance and align shipment windows, tolerances, document requirements and Incoterms with the contract.

Document Checking

We check invoice, packing list, transport document, insurance and inspection certificates before bank presentation.

Discrepancy Handling

If a bank raises discrepancies, we coordinate waiver handling with the advising and issuing banks.

Structured Trade Support

For commodity transactions we align document sequence, title transfer and payment mechanics to avoid payment blockage.

Who Uses This Service

Client Reason
Exporters Prevent payment refusal after shipment
Importers Control documentary compliance
Commodity traders Avoid blocked proceeds in high-value shipments
Lenders Require clean documentary presentation before funding

Submit Your LC For Review

Provide the draft LC and contract. We will review and quote the advisory engagement.

Submit Your Deal

Financely provides advisory and structuring services only and does not issue letters of credit. Engagement begins only after written acceptance and fee confirmation.