Back To Back Letter Of Credit
[Your Company's Letterhead]
[Date]
[Issuing Bank's Name and Address]
Dear [Issuing Bank],
Subject: Back-to-Back Letter of Credit
We, [Your Company's Name], hereby request [Issuing Bank's Name] to issue a Back-to-Back Letter of Credit in favor of [Intermediary's Name] (Beneficiary), as per the following terms and conditions:
1. Applicant (Buyer):
[Your Company's Name]
[Your Company's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Country]
[Contact Person and Title]
[Contact Email]
[Contact Phone]
2. Beneficiary (Intermediary):
[Intermediary's Name]
[Intermediary's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Country]
[Contact Person and Title]
[Contact Email]
[Contact Phone]
3. Ultimate Beneficiary (Seller):
[Seller's Name]
[Seller's Address]
[City, State, Zip Code]
[Country]
[Contact Person and Title]
[Contact Email]
[Contact Phone]
4. Description of Goods/Services:
[Detailed description of the goods or services being traded]
5. LC Amount:
[Total amount of the Back-to-Back LC]
6. Expiry Date:
[Expiry date of the Back-to-Back LC]
7. Presentation Period:
[Number of days after shipment/date of issuance for presentation of documents]
8. Documents Required:
[List of documents required for payment under the Back-to-Back LC, including invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc.]
9. Shipping Terms:
[Incoterms® 2020 rule that defines the shipping terms, e.g., EXW, FOB, CIF, etc.]
10. Charges:
[Specify who will bear the costs associated with the Back-to-Back LC, such as issuing charges, confirmation charges, and reimbursement fees]
11. Special Instructions:
[Any additional instructions or requirements specific to this transaction]
Please ensure that the Back-to-Back LC is issued and transmitted to [Beneficiary's Bank's Name and Address] through an authentic SWIFT message. We also request [Issuing Bank's Name] to confirm the Back-to-Back LC to facilitate trade between [Intermediary's Name] and [Seller's Name].
We hereby undertake to indemnify and hold [Issuing Bank's Name] harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, and liabilities arising from or related to this Back-to-Back LC.
If you require any further information or clarification, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Title]
[Your Company's Name]
[Your Email]
[Your Phone]