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D/P AT XXX DAYS AFTER BL DATE

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, As far as I know there are only two types of collection: D/P (D…
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QUESTIONS REGARDING BPO

QUESTION Kính gửi anh Old Man, Hiện nay em cũng đang nghiên cứu về sản phẩm BPO, tuy nhiên…
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NEGOTIATION WITH OR WITHOUT RECOURSE

QUESTION In response to a query at http://letterofcreditforum.com/content/i-need-some-clar…
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WHETHER A CONFIRMING BANK IS A NOMINATED BANK AND…

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WHETHER DOCUMENTS CAN BE PRESENTED DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUING BANK

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WHERE A MMTD CANNOT BE ISSUED IN NEGOTIABLE FORM

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CLAIMS PAYABLE, SETTLING AGENT, FRANCHISE, EXCESS (DEDUCTIBLE)

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CHANGING PAYMENT TERMS OF THE LC

QUESTION Dear Sir. Need a clarification on transferable LC regarding clause 42C. – I…
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AMOUNT OF COVER

QUESTION The LC was issued for $8,000 showing as follows: – Field 45: Commodity: Fab…
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LC WITH SPECIAL PAYMENT CONDITION

QUESTION Our company is specialized in importing P-phones. Our policy is that the quality,…
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AUTHENTICATION OF CORRECTIONS ON BILL OF LADING AND INVOICE

QUESTION LC states: – Special condition: Documents showing anycorrections without au…
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LC CONFIRMED BY THE FIRST ADVISING BANK

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I follow up your blog and see it very helpful. I have a questio…
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STAMP IN A LANGUAGE OTHER THAN THAT REQUIRED IN THE CREDIT

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WHERE DOCUMENTS UNDER D/P ARE NOT PAID

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have the following case that needs your advice: A seller sign…
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BILL OF LADING DATED PRIOR TO LC ISSUANCE DATE

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man If B/L dated 4 months before LC issuance date, is it acceptable?…
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CAN A BANK REFER TO THE PROVISIONS OF ISBP IN ADDITION TO UCP WHEN CHECKING DOCUMENTS?

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, When the LC only indicates UCP 600 as governing rule but not IS…
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WHERE THE APPLICANT REFUSES TO TAKE UP THE DOCUMENTS

Yellow sand beach, Hai Van Pass QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, We appreciate your answer to th…
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UCP 600 ARTICLES 30 AND 31

QUERY FROM DIAMOND HK Điều 30,31 trong UCP Em là sinh viên năm 3 kinh tế,em đang nghiên cứ…
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DP COLLECTION

QUESTION Sir, I want to know, if the documents on DP term are sent with clear instruction …
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HOW TO GIVE NOTICE OF REFUSAL TO THE BENEFICIARY WHO HAS PRESENTED THE DOCUMENTS DIRECTLY TO THE ISSUING BANK?

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I understand that sub-article 6 (a) UCP 600 allows the benefici…

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PARTIAL SHIPMENTS UNDER SUB-ARTICLE 31 (B)

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC does not allow partial shipments. Documents were presented to the issuing bank in two separate covering schedules. The first set reached the issuing bank’s counter on 5 O…

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WHETHER MT999 IS AN AUTHENTICATED SWIFT MESSAGE

TO ORDER BILL OF LADING AND ENDORSEMENT

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When AI Comes Knocking on the Door of the International Payments Department – A Mix of Worry, Hope, and a Big Question

17 Jul 2025

Having spent many years working in international payments and trade finance at a bank, and now retired, I still stay closely connected to the field. These days, I support and mentor young professionals working in banks and import-export companies. Over the past few years, I’ve felt a quiet but profound shift—AI (Artificial Intelligence) has begun knocking on the door of …

DOUBLE CONFIRMATION: IS IT POSSIBLE?

16 Jul 2025

Today, Facebook reminded me of a fascinating discussion that took place 16 years ago — on 27 June 2009 — on the now-defunct DCPro forum. It revolved around a rather rare scenario: a letter of credit confirmed by two separate confirming banks. The original question came from Khalid (UAE), and the conversation included insightful responses from renowned trade finance experts …

LC vs Contract: What Happens When Goods Fail but Documents Pass?

15 Jul 2025

When the contract collapses but the credit stands firm — Mr. Old Man untangles the rules, rights, and realities behind this classic trade finance dilemma. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I came to know you through the praise and recommendation of my university lecturer. And when I encountered difficulties, the first person I thought of was not ChatGPT, but your …

Place of Presentation: Not All Roads lead to Rome

14 Jul 2025

QUESTION Hi Mr. Old Man, I often see the place of presentation stated as the beneficiary’s country or city. But in some LCs, can the place of presentation be fixed as the importer’s city — for example, when the LC is available with the issuing bank? Thanks and regards, Hemant _____________ ANSWER Hi Hemant, It depends on the type of …

Freight over FOB? No Worries, My Friend!

12 Jul 2025

QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, Apologies for the delayed response, and thank you very much for your detailed explanation. Based on your clarification, I understand that in the case we discussed, it would be appropriate to raise a discrepancy for the export documents. I have a further question: Is it possible for the freight amount under a CFR Incoterm to …

A Note of Thanks – And a Little Update from Mr. Old Man

11 Jul 2025

A Note of Thanks – And a Little Update from Mr. Old Man Dear friends, Despite the growing number of resources and the rise of tools like ChatGPT, I’m deeply touched that so many of you—both in Vietnam and around the world—still trust me with your questions about international payments and trade finance. Thank you sincerely for your continued confidence. …

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