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Letters of credit – Knowing the different types

Generally the international traders need help of financial intermediaries like banks for guaranteeing payments and also the assurance of delivering goods on time. Letters of credit usually accomplish their goal by playing the role of a substitute to the credit of the bank to that of the client mainly for facilitating trade. Such a letter is issued by a bank to guarantee full payment and timely payment to the seller. Under a circumstance where the buyer is not able to make such a payment, the bank will either cover the entire amount or the remaining amount on the buyer’s behalf. This letter is granted against a pledge of cash or securities as collateral. Banks also collect a fee which is a percentage of the total amount of letter of credit.

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