A letter of credit is a record that guarantees the payment of buyers to the sellers. It is provided by the bank and ensures full and timely payment to the seller. If the buyer is not able to make such payments, then the lender covers the remaining or full amount on behalf of the buyer.

1. Letter of Credit is issued by

2. Letter of Credit
• A letter of credit is a record that guarantees the
payment of buyers to the sellers. It is provided by
the bank and ensures full and timely payment to
the seller. If the buyer is not able to make such
payments, then the lender covers the remaining
or full amount on behalf of the buyer.
• Letter of credit is issued by against a pledge of
collateral or cash. Bank generally collects a fee
which is percentage of the size / amount of the
letter of credit.

3. Types of credit
• A revocable letter of credit
• Revolving letter of credit
• A standby letter of credit
• Irrevocable letter of credit
Eligibility criteria of letter of credit
Eligibility criteria of letter of credit is issued
depends on several factors including repayment
history, age of the individual, total work experience,
business or sales turnover, and creditworthiness,
etc..

4. • The age of the borrower should be between 24
years to 65 years of age.
• Proper license of export and import trading.
• The background of the promoter must be good in
terms of repayment history and financial track
record.
• The borrower should have a certificate of origin
and inspection.
• Any company engaged in export and import
trading can apply for a letter of credit.