UPAS Letter of Credit Financing for International Trade
UPAS LC stands for Usance Payable At Sight. Your supplier is paid at sight by the confirming bank while you, the buyer, receive deferred terms. Financely structures UPAS LCs so suppliers ship with confidence and buyers preserve working capital for 60 to 180 days. Use this to win pricing, secure allocations, and keep inventory moving.
Key Outcome:
Supplier receives sight payment. Buyer receives usance terms from the bank. Both sides reduce risk and keep timelines intact.
Where UPAS LC Fits
- Importers needing 60 to 180 day terms without cash strain.
- Suppliers who require immediate payment on compliant documents.
- Trades where confirmed LC is a seller prerequisite.
- Deals where faster supplier payment improves price and allocation.
- Transactions in metals, fuels, chemicals, machinery, and agri goods.
How UPAS LC Works
| Step |
Description |
| Issuance |
Buyer’s bank issues LC with UPAS clause. Rated confirming bank adds confirmation for seller assurance. |
| Shipment and Docs |
Seller ships and presents compliant documents under UCP 600 to the confirming bank. |
| Sight Payment to Seller |
Confirming bank pays seller at sight. Buyer’s payment is deferred for the usance period. |
| Buyer Settlement |
Buyer repays bank at maturity with agreed interest and fees. |
Facility Parameters
| Parameter |
Typical Range |
| Ticket Size |
USD 1M to USD 50M, larger by syndication |
| Tenor |
60 to 180 days usance |
| Confirmation |
Added by rated confirming banks |
| Rules |
ICC UCP 600 and applicable ISP or URR where relevant |
| Security |
Title documents, inspection reports, and where needed collateral control |
Why Clients Choose UPAS with Financely
- Suppliers receive sight payment which improves pricing and allocation priority.
- Buyers convert supplier terms into bank credit on a clear cost of funds.
- We negotiate LC wording to match real logistics and inspection timelines.
- Execution supported by banks and trade desks that understand complex cargo flows.
Testimonials
★★★★★
"Supplier was paid at sight. We received 120 day terms. Clean execution and zero friction."
- CFO, Industrial Components Importer
★★★★★
"UPAS structure helped us win a lower unit price and secure monthly allocations with confidence."
- Head of Procurement, Chemicals Distributor
★★★★★
"They aligned LC wording to inspection timing and port cutoffs. Documents cleared without issue."
- Managing Director, Metals Trading Firm
★★★★★
"We scaled our import program without stretching cash. The bank was comfortable from day one."
- Finance Director, Consumer Electronics Importer
Request UPAS LC Terms
Share your contract, shipment schedule, and counterparty details. We will return a tailored UPAS LC structure and timeline that fits your trade.
Start the Process
Any UPAS LC arrangement is subject to bank credit approval, KYC and AML checks, and executed LC documentation. Financely acts as an arranger and is not a deposit-taking institution. Terms vary by jurisdiction, counterparty profile, and transaction specifics.