Mr Old Man 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… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
AVAILABILITY UNDER TRANSFERRED LC 5 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM <[email protected]> Hi a Duc,Rat vui khi duoc biet a, e search cac van de ve LC tren qooqle thi biet dc bloq cua a.E thay nhunq bai viet cua a rat hay va bo ich cho nhunq nquoi lam ttqt. E co van de nay muon hoi a chut dc k a.E co 1 LC : Irrevocable Transferrable– …
ADVISING LC WITHOUT ADDING CONFIRMATION 4 Mar 2010 QUERYBy Dholat on Thu Feb 05, 2009 11:36 pm We issued an LC and request a bank in Germany to confirm it. The bank however refused to confirm and sent us a swift to this effect. On the same day we received another swift which says that they have advised the credit without confirming it. Later we negotiated with another …
ARTICLE 18 (b) WHEN THE INVOICE AMOUNT IN EXCESS OF THAT PERMITTED BY LC 4 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM PENGUINSent To: Mr. Old Man RE: Điều 18b UCP600 Chào anh, Anh có thể giải thích ý nghĩa của điều 18b-UCP600 giúp em được không ạ?Cám ơn anh nhiều ạ———————— COMMENT FROM MR. OLD MAN Chào bạn, Cám ơn bạn đã hỏi ý kiến Mr. Old Man. Mr. Old Man xin trả lời câu hỏi của bạn như …
ARRIVAL ADVISING REPORT 4 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM NGUYEN LOAN Field 47A (Additional Conditions) of MT 700 stated: "Payment will be effected against documents with no discrepancies and the arrival advising report from shipping company which expiry date is as same as that of this L/C." Em muốn hỏi Mr là "arrival advising report" là loại chứng từ gì? ———————————- ANSWER FROM MR. OLD MANFrom: Nguyen …
ADDING CONFIRMATION TO AN LC ALREADY CONFIRMED 4 Mar 2010 QUESTION Hello, I need some help. Is it possible for another bank to add confirmation to an LC that has already been confirmed? In other words, can an LC have two open confirmations from two separate banks? Thank you in advance. Kind regards, Emsequeira ———– ANSWER Dear Emsequeira, In trade finance, almost anything is possible—provided the parties involved are willing …
When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw materials and then ship out finished products, understanding how reciprocal LCs once worked can still serve as a valuable reference point. QUESTION Dear Mr. … Read More
Should Banks Check Both Beneficiary Name and Account Number in Incoming Transfers? In cross-border payments, one recurring issue is whether receiving banks should credit funds solely based on the account number in the payment order, or whether they must also verify that the beneficiary name matches the account holder. Practices differ across countries, and the consequences are serious — especially in fraud cases. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, In Korea, before remittances … Read More
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed LC – What’s the Difference? Letters of credit (LCs) can sometimes feel like a maze of terminology. Among the first distinctions every LC learner comes across is between a confirmed LC and an unconfirmed LC. The difference may sound simple, but it has big implications for the beneficiary’s security of payment. Many students also wonder if the advising bank is always the one confirming the … Read More
Can These Special Conditions Be Accepted in an LC? When applicants ask for “special clauses” in their credits, bankers often face a balancing act: accommodating commercial realities while safeguarding the credit’s integrity. Some requests are harmless, some are risky, and a few are downright dangerous. A reader from the Middle East recently sent me a list of such clauses proposed by his customer, asking which ones can be accepted, … Read More
Can the Beneficiary Be Both Shipper and Agent for the Carrier? In documentary credit practice, it is not uncommon to see situations where the same party appears in more than one capacity on a bill of lading. A recent reader raised the question whether a seller under an LC (the beneficiary) could also act as the shipper and at the same time sign the bill of lading as agent for the … Read More
When the Shipper is Also the Carrier’s Agent One of the quirks of transport documents under a letter of credit is that the same party may sometimes wear two hats — appearing as shipper of the goods and also signing the bill of lading as agent for the carrier. Does this raise a red flag under UCP 600? A reader recently asked for clarification. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old … Read More
Sub-article 31(b) UCP 600 – And Why the Same Ship Can Have Multiple Sets of Transport Documents Intro Sub-article 31(b) of UCP 600 often puzzles practitioners. On the one hand, it explains when multiple transport documents are not to be treated as partial shipments; on the other, it raises the practical question: how can the same ship and the same voyage end up with more than one set of bills of lading? Let’s unpack both sides. QUESTION … Read More
One Order, Two Containers – How Many Document Sets? Sometimes, beneficiaries get tripped up when an LC calls for documents “per order” in some cases and “per container” in others. It raises the question: if two containers are shipped under one purchase order, does that mean two complete sets of documents are required? A reader recently wrote in with this exact dilemma. QUESTION Dear Old Man, We have met … Read More
Chinese Port? Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung? Intro Letters of credit sometimes use broad geographical terms like “any Chinese port.” That sounds simple, but in practice it raises tricky questions—especially when ports like Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung are involved. ICC has clarified part of this, but not everything. Here’s how to understand it from an LC practice perspective. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, As far as … Read More
Do Confirming Banks Care About Third-Party References? Intro In trade finance, one of the most important principles under UCP 600 is that a credit is independent from the underlying contract of sale or any other agreement on which it may be based. Yet, in practice, many credits do contain references to external contracts. A reader recently asked whether such references affect a confirming bank’s willingness to add … Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw materials and then ship out finished products, understanding how reciprocal LCs once worked can still serve as a valuable reference point. QUESTION Dear Mr. … Read More
Should Banks Check Both Beneficiary Name and Account Number in Incoming Transfers? In cross-border payments, one recurring issue is whether receiving banks should credit funds solely based on the account number in the payment order, or whether they must also verify that the beneficiary name matches the account holder. Practices differ across countries, and the consequences are serious — especially in fraud cases. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, In Korea, before remittances … Read More
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed LC – What’s the Difference? Letters of credit (LCs) can sometimes feel like a maze of terminology. Among the first distinctions every LC learner comes across is between a confirmed LC and an unconfirmed LC. The difference may sound simple, but it has big implications for the beneficiary’s security of payment. Many students also wonder if the advising bank is always the one confirming the … Read More
Can These Special Conditions Be Accepted in an LC? When applicants ask for “special clauses” in their credits, bankers often face a balancing act: accommodating commercial realities while safeguarding the credit’s integrity. Some requests are harmless, some are risky, and a few are downright dangerous. A reader from the Middle East recently sent me a list of such clauses proposed by his customer, asking which ones can be accepted, … Read More
Can the Beneficiary Be Both Shipper and Agent for the Carrier? In documentary credit practice, it is not uncommon to see situations where the same party appears in more than one capacity on a bill of lading. A recent reader raised the question whether a seller under an LC (the beneficiary) could also act as the shipper and at the same time sign the bill of lading as agent for the … Read More
When the Shipper is Also the Carrier’s Agent One of the quirks of transport documents under a letter of credit is that the same party may sometimes wear two hats — appearing as shipper of the goods and also signing the bill of lading as agent for the carrier. Does this raise a red flag under UCP 600? A reader recently asked for clarification. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old … Read More
Sub-article 31(b) UCP 600 – And Why the Same Ship Can Have Multiple Sets of Transport Documents Intro Sub-article 31(b) of UCP 600 often puzzles practitioners. On the one hand, it explains when multiple transport documents are not to be treated as partial shipments; on the other, it raises the practical question: how can the same ship and the same voyage end up with more than one set of bills of lading? Let’s unpack both sides. QUESTION … Read More
One Order, Two Containers – How Many Document Sets? Sometimes, beneficiaries get tripped up when an LC calls for documents “per order” in some cases and “per container” in others. It raises the question: if two containers are shipped under one purchase order, does that mean two complete sets of documents are required? A reader recently wrote in with this exact dilemma. QUESTION Dear Old Man, We have met … Read More
Chinese Port? Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung? Intro Letters of credit sometimes use broad geographical terms like “any Chinese port.” That sounds simple, but in practice it raises tricky questions—especially when ports like Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung are involved. ICC has clarified part of this, but not everything. Here’s how to understand it from an LC practice perspective. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, As far as … Read More
Do Confirming Banks Care About Third-Party References? Intro In trade finance, one of the most important principles under UCP 600 is that a credit is independent from the underlying contract of sale or any other agreement on which it may be based. Yet, in practice, many credits do contain references to external contracts. A reader recently asked whether such references affect a confirming bank’s willingness to add … Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits 30 Sep 2025 These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw materials and then ship out finished products, understanding how reciprocal LCs once worked can still serve as a valuable reference point. QUESTION Dear Mr. …
Should Banks Check Both Beneficiary Name and Account Number in Incoming Transfers? 29 Sep 2025 In cross-border payments, one recurring issue is whether receiving banks should credit funds solely based on the account number in the payment order, or whether they must also verify that the beneficiary name matches the account holder. Practices differ across countries, and the consequences are serious — especially in fraud cases. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, In Korea, before remittances …
Confirmed vs. Unconfirmed LC – What’s the Difference? 28 Sep 2025 Letters of credit (LCs) can sometimes feel like a maze of terminology. Among the first distinctions every LC learner comes across is between a confirmed LC and an unconfirmed LC. The difference may sound simple, but it has big implications for the beneficiary’s security of payment. Many students also wonder if the advising bank is always the one confirming the …
Can These Special Conditions Be Accepted in an LC? 28 Sep 2025 When applicants ask for “special clauses” in their credits, bankers often face a balancing act: accommodating commercial realities while safeguarding the credit’s integrity. Some requests are harmless, some are risky, and a few are downright dangerous. A reader from the Middle East recently sent me a list of such clauses proposed by his customer, asking which ones can be accepted, …
Can the Beneficiary Be Both Shipper and Agent for the Carrier? 26 Sep 2025 In documentary credit practice, it is not uncommon to see situations where the same party appears in more than one capacity on a bill of lading. A recent reader raised the question whether a seller under an LC (the beneficiary) could also act as the shipper and at the same time sign the bill of lading as agent for the …
When the Shipper is Also the Carrier’s Agent 25 Sep 2025 One of the quirks of transport documents under a letter of credit is that the same party may sometimes wear two hats — appearing as shipper of the goods and also signing the bill of lading as agent for the carrier. Does this raise a red flag under UCP 600? A reader recently asked for clarification. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old …
Sub-article 31(b) UCP 600 – And Why the Same Ship Can Have Multiple Sets of Transport Documents 25 Sep 2025 Intro Sub-article 31(b) of UCP 600 often puzzles practitioners. On the one hand, it explains when multiple transport documents are not to be treated as partial shipments; on the other, it raises the practical question: how can the same ship and the same voyage end up with more than one set of bills of lading? Let’s unpack both sides. QUESTION …
One Order, Two Containers – How Many Document Sets? 24 Sep 2025 Sometimes, beneficiaries get tripped up when an LC calls for documents “per order” in some cases and “per container” in others. It raises the question: if two containers are shipped under one purchase order, does that mean two complete sets of documents are required? A reader recently wrote in with this exact dilemma. QUESTION Dear Old Man, We have met …
Chinese Port? Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung? 22 Sep 2025 Intro Letters of credit sometimes use broad geographical terms like “any Chinese port.” That sounds simple, but in practice it raises tricky questions—especially when ports like Hong Kong, Macao, or Kaohsiung are involved. ICC has clarified part of this, but not everything. Here’s how to understand it from an LC practice perspective. QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, As far as …
Do Confirming Banks Care About Third-Party References? 20 Sep 2025 Intro In trade finance, one of the most important principles under UCP 600 is that a credit is independent from the underlying contract of sale or any other agreement on which it may be based. Yet, in practice, many credits do contain references to external contracts. A reader recently asked whether such references affect a confirming bank’s willingness to add …
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More
Mr Old Man When Two LCs depends on Each Other – The Story of Reciprocal Credits These days, you’d be hard pressed to find a reciprocal LC in the market—they’ve more or less vanished with time. But that doesn’t mean the topic is useless. For processors who still have to import raw… Read More