Import Letters of Credit

Create, amend, manage and track Import Letters of Credit.

Import Letters of Credit are widely used in international trade. TradeBeam offers on-demand software to manage the lifecycle of Import Letters of Credit. The solution allows importers to create Import Letter of Credit applications from purchase orders and then amend the Letters of Credit based on changes to POs. The Letter of Credit application and the Letter of Credit amendment can be sent electronically to the issuing banks, and the respective issuances are updated on the system.

Additionally, TradeBeam offers supply chain finance solutions that can utilize an Import Letter of Credit to obtain discounting for international purchases.


Do business with Import Letters of Credit

Initiate, track, amend and manage Letters of Credit and related transactions.


Overcome the Challenges of Import Letters of Credit

  • Minimize staff time spent in creating Letters of Credit applications and amendments
  • Use one system to manage Import Letters of Credit from multiple banks
  • Reduce errors in Letters of Credit applications and amendments by synchronizing data from POs
  • Manage PO changes effectively by amending the associated Letter of Credit
  • Reduce fees by consolidating POs into Letter of Credit applications, and PO changes into Letter of Credit amendments
  • Avoid courier expenses and delays by sending Letter of Credit applications and amendments electronically

What our clients are saying

TradeBeam has significantly reduced discrepancies by automating document preparation and reconciling relevant logistics data and business documentation. Theresa Williams
Corporate Credit Manager
Zebra Technologies
Zebra Technologies

Choose On-demand Functionality or Full Service

The TradeBeam Export Letter of Credit document solution is available as on-demand technology—software functionality delivered via the Web—or as a full-service offering. For the full-service option, simply call TradeBeam and our professionals will take you through the steps.

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Key Features

  • Streamline and manage the Import Letter of Credit application and amendment process
  • Use templates to create Letter of Credit applications, reducing errors and saving time
  • Manage Letter of Credit applications and amendments for multiple banks in one system
  • Consolidate POs into Letter of Credit applications, and PO changes into Letter of Credit amendments
  • Track status of the Letter of Credit application, issuance, and payment online through the TradeBeam Portal
  • Collaborate efficiently with all of the parties involved in the Letter of Credit transaction
  • Receive alerts to upcoming expirations, delays, and payments

Detailed Features

  • All documents are UCP600 and SWIFTStandards compliant
  • Manage and archive electronic documents with full audit trail for each transaction

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