A letter of credit is an agreement by the bank to pay against documents rather than the actual merchandise.

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A letter of credit is a financial document issued by a bank that guarantees payment to a seller/exporter, as long as the seller can provide the required documents as evidence that the goods have been shipped. The bank is agreeing to pay based on the documents presented, rather than the actual merchandise.

A Letter of Credit Is an Agreement by the Bank