Domestic L/C: Vai trò của Ngân hàng Thông báo, Ngân hàng Được Chỉ định và Ngân hàng Xác nhận Một bạn đọc gửi câu hỏi về quy trình xử lý khi một Domestic L/C có sự tham gia của ngân hàng thông báo, ngân hàng được chỉ định và ngân hàng xác nhận. Đây là tình huống khá thú vị, nhưng cũng cho thấy sự khác biệt giữa lý thuyết và thực tế vận hành. Question Em chào anh … Read More
Does a Transferred LC Have to Carry the Confirmation of the Original LC? One of the recurring questions in transfer transactions is whether a transferred LC must also be confirmed when the original LC is stated to be confirmed. The answer depends on whether the confirmation was actually added by the bank concerned, not merely authorized or requested by the issuing bank. QUESTION Dear Sir, I have a question that I’d like you … Read More
Confirmation Added via MT710 – Is a Separate Confirmation Letter Required? Intro In practice, a confirming bank may receive a request to add its confirmation under an MT700, but subsequently advise the credit to the beneficiary through another bank using an MT710. This may raise questions regarding: the treatment of Field 49 in MT710, whether the confirming bank must issue a separate confirmation letter, and how the beneficiary understands the scope … Read More
Confirmation with a Side Agreement? And When the Confirming Bank Doubles as Reimbursing Bank! Intro Our friend Thomas from a Korean bank brought up two rather unusual LC situations that would make even the most seasoned trade finance professional pause for a sip of coffee. In the first, the confirming bank adds its confirmation but signs a side agreement with the beneficiary — allowing recourse if the issuing bank refuses payment due to discrepancies. … Read More
WHEN MUST THE TRANSFERRING BANK ADD ITS CONFIRMATION TO A TRANSFERRED L/C? QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question that’s been confusing me: The original L/C issued to the first beneficiary is confirmed. However, when that L/C is transferred to the second beneficiary, the transferred L/C does not include confirmation. Now, UCP 600 sub-article 38(g) clearly states: A transferred credit must accurately reflect the terms and conditions of the … Read More
OPEN CONFIRMATION VS SILENT CONFIRMATION QUESTION Chào Mr. Old Man, Em đọc tài liệu về xác nhận LC thấy có 2 loại là xác nhận mở và xác nhận im lặng. Mr. Old Man có thể giải thích sự khác nhau giữa hai loại này được không? Khi nào thì xác nhận mở, khi nào thì xác nhận im lặng? Thanks and best regards! H. … Read More
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 question for you. Bank B sent Bank C an MT 710 showing some details as follows: Field 40B (Form of Documentary Credit): IRREVOCABLE ADDING OUR CONFIRMATION Field 52A (ISSUING BANK): BANK A Field 41A: (Available with … by): BANK B BY NEGOTIATION … Read More