Top Letter of Credit Providers
Top Letter of Credit Providers
These are the top letter of credit providers in global trade — and Financely gives you access to all of them.
When it comes to cross-border trade, the quality of your letter of credit provider matters. It affects supplier acceptance, pricing, transaction speed, and credibility with counterparties. The challenge? Most banks only issue LCs for long-standing clients — and new applicants get pushed to the back of the queue.
At Financely, we simplify that. We work directly with top LC providers to structure and issue letters of credit on your behalf — without the wait.
Top Letter of Credit Providers for Trade Finance
- Standard Chartered — Leading LC issuer across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East
- Societe Generale — Preferred provider for energy, metals, and European-Africa transactions
- Mashreq Bank — MENA-based provider with flexible LC structuring capabilities
- Zenith Bank — Trusted issuer for West African clients and cross-border commodity flows
- Banque Misr — Dominant in Egypt and key North African trade corridors
- Banco do Brasil — Reliable Latin American LC issuer with solid SWIFT execution
- Absa Bank — Strong coverage across Sub-Saharan Africa
- Banorte — Mexico-based provider for mid-market and institutional trade clients
- Bank of Africa — Specialized in public-private LC backed projects in Francophone Africa
- National Bank of Egypt — MENA institution trusted for LC confirmation and issuance
What Makes These Providers Stand Out
- Speed: SWIFT issuance in 2–5 business days
- Coverage: Willingness to serve clients in emerging and frontier markets
- Credibility: Their name on the LC reduces risk for your supplier or buyer
- Flexibility: Ability to issue UPAS, SBLC, Transferable, and Revolving LCs
How Financely Gives You Access
You don’t need to open a local account or chase a relationship manager. Financely acts as your structuring and execution partner — prepping the documents, managing KYC, and routing your transaction to the right LC desk based on geography, industry, and deal size.
Whether you're buying heavy equipment, importing commodities, or closing a buyer-backed supply deal, we help you secure the instrument that gets it done.
Where We Issue
- Middle East: UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan
- Africa: Nigeria, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Morocco
- Latin America: Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Panama
- Asia: India, Vietnam, Bangladesh, Indonesia
- Europe & U.S.: SPV and direct corporate issuance routes
Need a Letter of Credit Issued by a Top Provider?
Submit your deal through Financely and we’ll structure your transaction and route it to a trusted LC issuer — with fast turnaround and global credibility.
Submit Your Deal Book a 1:1 CallTop Letter of Credit Providers — Delivered Through One Platform
At Financely, we don’t just show you where to go — we take you there. Every letter of credit request is structured, priced, and executed through our global LC provider network. You get fast turnaround, real compliance support, and a partner that speaks both your language and your counterparty’s. Let’s get your LC issued.
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.
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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