UPAS LC Arrangement & Refinancing Services
We arrange Usance Payable at Sight (UPAS) Letters of Credit
for importers, exporters, and commodity traders who require extended payment terms without delaying supplier payment. UPAS structures allow buyers to obtain financing at competitive rates while suppliers receive cash immediately upon presentation of compliant documents.
Why Financely:
Our lender and bank network covers Tier-1 and Tier-2 institutions across Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa, enabling cross-border UPAS issuance and refinancing for complex trade routes and emerging markets.
What is a UPAS Letter of Credit?
A UPAS LC is a hybrid trade finance instrument. It is issued as a usance LC, but the negotiating bank pays the seller at sight. The buyer repays the issuing bank at the end of the usance period, effectively obtaining a short-term credit facility tied directly to a trade transaction.
Key Benefits
- Immediate payment to suppliers, preserving relationships
- Extended repayment terms for buyers (typically 90–180 days)
- Competitive financing rates compared to unsecured facilities
- Reduced working capital pressure during shipment and customs clearance
- Applicable for both goods and certain services under eligible contracts
Refinancing Existing UPAS Facilities
We also structure refinancing solutions for existing UPAS LCs, replacing high-cost facilities with more competitive ones from our network. This process involves full document review, counterparty due diligence, and securing better repayment terms without disrupting supply chain timelines.
Engagement Criteria
- Minimum transaction value: $2M USD(single or annual contract)
- Clean compliance profile for all counterparties
- Fully executed sales/purchase contract or pro forma invoice
- Jurisdictions and banks approved by our compliance team
Commercial Terms
Starting Retainer:
$35,000 USD
Retainer payable upon mandate signature. Success fees negotiated per transaction.
Minimum Transaction Size:
$2M USD
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Submission Requirements
| Requirement |
Details |
| Trade Contract |
Executed sales or purchase agreement with counterparty details |
| UPAS Terms |
Requested usance period, currency, and issuing bank preferences |
| Counterparty Information |
Supplier/exporter identity and payment history |
| Compliance Documents |
KYC documents for all parties, corporate registration, tax certificates |
Financely Group acts strictly as an arranger. All UPAS facilities are placed through regulated institutions, subject to full compliance and credit approval.