A sight letter of credit is a document from a bank that promises payment to a seller for goods or services, provided that other contractual provisions are met.

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A letter of credit guarantees payment to sellers in international trade. Not all letters of credit are transferable; terms vary. Letters of credit differ from lines of credit, mainly not involving ...

Commercial letters of credit provide reliable means of payment in commercial sale transactions Letter of credit and bank's payment are independent of underlying sale transaction Bank's obligation to ...