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Understanding Letters of Credit & Bills of Exchange

Did you know that 50% of Letter of credit documents presented to banks are rejected? Do you know why? This rejection is a significant cost to businesses in extra bank charges, wasted time for staff and dissatisfaction for export customers. Learn to improve your skills dramatically by applying simple, step-by-step management techniques. The results? Increased company profits, personal job satisfaction and confidence.

Key Content
  • What is a letter of credit? Who are the parties involved and what are the mechanics?
  • Learn the differences between Revocable, Irrevocable and Confirmed Letter s of credit and when to use them.
  • Discover which are the most usual types of Letters of credit - Sight, Deferred Payment, Transferable, Standby.
  • Work through practical examples of Letters of credit and learn what to look out for, using a simple checklist.
  • Learn the difference between drafts and bills of exchange.
  • See where bills of exchange fit in and how they are drafted
  • Find out the differences between bank's letters of credit and documentary collections.
  • Gain practice in influencing the content of the Letters of credit with the help of an easy-to-use formula.
  • Learn what to do if things go pear-shaped.
  • See how the ICC's Uniform Customs & Practice for Documentary Credits and Uniform Rules for Collection (UCP600) can help you.
  • Look at typical Letter of credit costs and how to minimise them
Ideal for...
  • All international traders whose work brings them into contact with Letters of credit and drafts.
  • Managers, accountants or administrative staff who must meet the meticulous Letters of credit demands.
  • Those responsible for managing cost and risk in their business
  • "Deal-makers", sales negotiators and contracts staff who may be able to influence Letter of credit content at the point of sale, to the company's commercial benefit.
What is included?
  • Seminar notes
  • Refreshments
  • Post seminar information