Domestic L/C
Introduction
Domestic L/Cs are payment commitments issued by banks at the request of applicants to honor complying presentation. Domestic L/Cs take RMB as the currency of account and are irrevocable documentary L/Cs.
Features:
Bank credit -- more secure and reliable;
Easy access to funds -- buyers may obtain L/Cs by credit or enjoy import bill of exchange services; sellers may obtain packaged loans, import bill advance or negotiation services;
A guarantee of transactions -- buyers may urge sellers for strictly fulfillment of contractual obligations, and the collection of loans will be guaranteed as long as sellers ensure the consistency of documents.
Target Customers
- Buyers and sellers that are unfamiliar with each other and wish to enhance the credibility of domestic trades with bank L/Cs;
- Both sides seek trade financing due to insufficient current capital.