Transferable Documentary Credit

Why is this payment method right for you?

• Enables your buying agent to source goods or services from suppliers without having to secure funds or credit facilities
• Allows your buying agent to source goods or services from multiple suppliers using one credit
• You retain control over the entire transaction as all parties follow the same terms and conditions with only a few changes allowed

How does a Transferable Documentary Credit work?

A Transferable Documentary Credit is a Documentary Credit with the option to allow an intermediary agent to transfer their rights and obligations to the supplier. As a result the supplier is also required to meet your terms and conditions.

A Transferable Documentary Credit is often used when:

• The intermediary agent is unable to supply some or all of the goods stipulated in the Documentary Credit and therefore wishes to transfer part, or all, of the credit
• The intermediary agent is unable to secure back-to-back credit facilities from their bank and the supplier demands settlement by Documentary Credit
• The intermediary agent acts as the sourcing agent and is responsible for distributing portions of the Documentary Credit (usually a large amount) to various suppliers

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