Documentary credit, also known as a letter of credit, is a financial instrument commonly used in international trade transactions to reduce risk. It guarantees that a buyer's payment to a seller will be received on time and for the correct amount.
A letter of credit, or documentary credit, is a fundamental financial tool in international trade, providing a promise of payment from a bank to a seller on behalf of a buyer under specified conditions.
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