In the world of Letters of Credit, being nominated doesn’t always mean being obligated. This subtle—but crucial—distinction lies at the heart of how UCP 600 treats the role of the nominated bank. A recent question raised by ICC-certified expert Domenico Del Sorbo highlights this exact nuance: Why doesn’t UCP 600 impose an obligation on a nominated bank—not acting on its …

QUESTION Hi Mr. Old Man, I feel confused with the following case: We as advising bank received a letter of credit available with any bank by negotiation and advised the same to the beneficiary. After shipment the beneficiary presented the documents to our bank and we forwarded the documents to the issuing bank without negotiation. I understand that in this …