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 Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
D/P AT XXX DAYS AFTER BL DATE 22 Jan 2014 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, As far as I know there are only two types of collection: D/P (Documents Against Payment) and D/A (Documents Against Acceptance). However, I’ve just heard about a strange collection: D/P at xxx days after BL date. Please let me know if there is such a strange collection. If there is, what is the difference between …
QUESTIONS REGARDING BPO 18 Jan 2014 QUESTION Kính gửi anh Old Man, Hiện nay em cũng đang nghiên cứu về sản phẩm BPO, tuy nhiên còn khá mới mẻ tại Việt Nam. Anh có thể chia sẻ với em một chút kiến thức về sản phẩm này không ạ (phương thức giao dịch, …). Em cảm ơn a nhiều ———— ANSWER Hi, Cung cấp cho bạn …
NEGOTIATION WITH OR WITHOUT RECOURSE 30 Dec 2013 QUESTION In response to a query at http://letterofcreditforum.com/content/i-need-some-clarification-regards-lc, you wrote: “Different from LC available by payment, LC available by negotiation allows the beneficiary to receive the payment by negotiating the sight drafts and documents at a nominated negotiating bank which is normally located in his country. The negotiation may be effected on a with or without recourse basis”. I do …
CHANGING PAYMENT TERMS OF THE LC 18 Nov 2013 QUESTION Dear Sir. Need a clarification on transferable LC regarding clause 42C. – If the original LC mentions LC at sight, can the 1st beneficiary change this to LC 30 days usance when transferring this LC to the 2nd beneficiary ( if the 2nd beneficiary agrees to LC 30 days). If a sight LC is transferred as a sight LC, …
AMOUNT OF COVER 13 Nov 2013 QUESTION The LC was issued for $8,000 showing as follows: – Field 45: Commodity: Fabrics Total amount: $10,000 TT advance $ 2,000 – Field 46: Insurance cert cover for 110% invoice value Documents presented: – Invoice shows: Commodity: Fabrics Actual shipped goods amount: $10,000 TT advance $ 2,000 Invoice amount: $8,8000 – Insurance Certificate shows: Sum insured: $8800. Is the …
LC WITH SPECIAL PAYMENT CONDITION 7 Nov 2013 QUESTION Our company is specialized in importing P-phones. Our policy is that the quality, quantity and condition of the goods must be checked at our end. If the goods are satisfactory we will sign Hand Over Certificate which is the key document to trigger the payment. According to the contract we have to open a letter of credit in favour …
AUTHENTICATION OF CORRECTIONS ON BILL OF LADING AND INVOICE 19 Oct 2013 QUESTION LC states: – Special condition: Documents showing anycorrections without authentication by the issuer are not acceptable. – Invoice must be certified by Chamber of Commerce – Trade terms: CFR ADEN SEAPORT YEMEN The presented BL shows the letterhead of PIL Pte Ltd andis signed by PIL Vietnam Co., Ltd as Agent for the Carrier:PIL Pte Ltd. The presented invoice …
LC CONFIRMED BY THE FIRST ADVISING BANK 15 Sep 2013 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 …
CAD 6 Aug 2013 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, Mr. Old Man cho em hỏi nghiệp vụ CAD xuất khẩu và nhập khẩu được thực hiện theo trình tự như thế nào? Em làm TTQT nhưng chưa thực hiện nghiệp vụ này bao giờ mà chỉ được nghe qua thôi nên không hiểu rõ lắm. Mr. Old Man có thể giúp em hiểu về …
HOW TO DETERMINE THE PRESENTATION PERIOD WHEN MULTIPLE SETS OF BILLS OF LADING ARE PRESENTED 31 Jul 2013
WHERE DOCUMENTS UNDER D/P ARE NOT PAID 25 Jun 2013 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, I have the following case that needs your advice: A seller signed a contract to sell sea products to a buyer in Italy. After the shipment was made, the seller presented the documents under D/P terms to his bank (remitting bank) and asked for discounting. The remitting bank discounted the documents on a with recourse …
BILL OF LADING DATED PRIOR TO LC ISSUANCE DATE 15 Jun 2013 QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man If B/L dated 4 months before LC issuance date, is it acceptable? Do we consider as stale B/L? However, the documents were presented within presentation period as LC called for 21 days from LC issuance date. Special condition also stated that documents issued prior to LC issuance date is acceptable. Can we take the B/L …
Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions 3 Oct 2025 Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, copy BLs and bills of lading with dual agents. Instead of sending four separate answers, I decided to walk through each case quickly, pointing to UCP 600 and …
Hãng tàu có thể giữ hàng trong bao lâu? 2 Oct 2025 INTRO Đôi khi trong hợp đồng ủy thác nhập khẩu, doanh nghiệp gặp tình huống khách hàng trong nước chưa thanh toán, khiến doanh nghiệp cũng chậm trả tiền cho đối tác nước ngoài. Hệ quả là hãng tàu giữ hàng tại cảng, kéo theo chi phí lưu kho, lưu bãi và rủi ro pháp lý. Một bạn đọc đã …
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, …
Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, copy BLs and bills of lading with dual agents. Instead of sending four separate answers, I decided to walk through each case quickly, pointing to UCP 600 and … Read More
Hãng tàu có thể giữ hàng trong bao lâu? INTRO Đôi khi trong hợp đồng ủy thác nhập khẩu, doanh nghiệp gặp tình huống khách hàng trong nước chưa thanh toán, khiến doanh nghiệp cũng chậm trả tiền cho đối tác nước ngoài. Hệ quả là hãng tàu giữ hàng tại cảng, kéo theo chi phí lưu kho, lưu bãi và rủi ro pháp lý. Một bạn đọc đã … 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
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, copy BLs and bills of lading with dual agents. Instead of sending four separate answers, I decided to walk through each case quickly, pointing to UCP 600 and … Read More
Hãng tàu có thể giữ hàng trong bao lâu? INTRO Đôi khi trong hợp đồng ủy thác nhập khẩu, doanh nghiệp gặp tình huống khách hàng trong nước chưa thanh toán, khiến doanh nghiệp cũng chậm trả tiền cho đối tác nước ngoài. Hệ quả là hãng tàu giữ hàng tại cảng, kéo theo chi phí lưu kho, lưu bãi và rủi ro pháp lý. Một bạn đọc đã … 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
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions 3 Oct 2025 Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, copy BLs and bills of lading with dual agents. Instead of sending four separate answers, I decided to walk through each case quickly, pointing to UCP 600 and …
Hãng tàu có thể giữ hàng trong bao lâu? 2 Oct 2025 INTRO Đôi khi trong hợp đồng ủy thác nhập khẩu, doanh nghiệp gặp tình huống khách hàng trong nước chưa thanh toán, khiến doanh nghiệp cũng chậm trả tiền cho đối tác nước ngoài. Hệ quả là hãng tàu giữ hàng tại cảng, kéo theo chi phí lưu kho, lưu bãi và rủi ro pháp lý. Một bạn đọc đã …
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 …
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More
Mr Old Man Invoices, Courier Receipts, Copy BLs and Dual Agents – Untangling Four LC Questions Intro Every so often, a single email lands with more than one tricky LC question bundled together. That happened here when Priya wrote in with four different scenarios on invoices, courier receipts, c… Read More