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Amjed Al-Ibrahim (CDCS®, CSDG®)
Amjed Al-Ibrahim (CDCS®, CSDG®)
Regional Manager Of Wholesale Banking & Trade Finance Operations @
Published Feb 9, 2024
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Preparing documents for submission under a Letter of Credit (LC) to ensure they are considered "clean" is crucial for smooth financial transactions in international trade. A "clean" document under LC terms means that it complies with all the terms and conditions of the LC without any discrepancies. Here are general steps and tips to ensure your documents meet these criteria:
Remember, the goal is to present documents that the issuing bank can process without raising discrepancies, ensuring timely payment for your goods. Discrepancies not only delay payment but can also lead to additional costs and negotiations with buyers and banks to rectify issues.
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Fayez Alfattani
Trade Finance Regional Manager @ Banque Saudi Fransi | Bachelor of Commerce
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Thanks for sharing
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Geeth Senaratne (MBA, CDCS, PGDip)
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Very valuable content !!
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Ramesh Balan
Deputy General Manager at State Bank of India
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Thanks for sharing. Parties can save a lot of resources and costs by putting in some additional effort initially.
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Rupnarayan Bose
Faculty and author of: 'Letters of Credit: Theory and Practice'; "Beyond trade finance"; "Understanding Trade Finance"; "The ABCs of container shipment", and "All about UCP 600".
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Succinctly put.
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