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71. Letter of credit in the practice of foreign economic activity in Russia

The letter of credit form of payment provides for the obligation of the buyer to open a letter of credit (through non-cash payments) for a specific amount in favor of the seller in the issuing bank by the date established by the contract.

The procedure for making settlements using a letter of credit is determined by the instruction of the applicant represented by the importer to the address of his authorized bank, guided by the international Uniform rules and customs for documentary letters of credit, with a corresponding note on the letter of credit form confirming the acceptance of these rules by this bank.

The use of letters of credit by Russian participants in foreign economic activity is actively carried out in the area of ​​financing import operations. Financing of import operations can be carried out in different ways: from commercial lending to the opening of specialized credit lines. The most common way to finance imports in Russia has become the provision of a loan in the form of a documentary letter of credit.

In its purest form, a letter of credit is one of the forms of settlement under import contracts, which ensures timely and full payment. Most often, a letter of credit is used in barter, compensation and counter transactions, as part of foreign exchange transactions.

By providing a letter of credit, the importer's bank undertakes to pay the seller the amount specified in the contract after the latter submits the previously agreed documents to its bank in a timely manner. If the contract between the importer and the seller provides for a deferred payment, the letter of credit acts as a credit instrument.

The advantages of the letter of credit form of payment for Russian importers is that the letter of credit is much cheaper than the often required XNUMX% prepayment. The cost of its issuance and confirmation by a first-class bank is significantly reduced.

Special programs for financing foreign trade transactions created in the system of commercial banks in Russia provide preferential terms for the import of either a certain product, or for the import of products from a specific manufacturing country, and are also focused on a specific borrower. Such programs are supported by the governments of interested countries or international financial organizations. In order to use them, it is enough for a Russian importer to agree with his supplier on the use of a letter of credit with deferred payment. Banks, being authorized for such special programs, provide their customers with the most favorable conditions for obtaining a loan, interest rates, terms of repayment and security.

The letter of credit form of import financing reduces the risk of lending operations.

At first, payment is made after receipt of shipping documents, i.е. after the actual arrival of the goods of the agreed quality within the terms stipulated by the contract.

Secondly, the possibility of misuse of funds is minimized - the amount of the loan provided is not issued directly to the importer, but serves as a guarantee of the buyer's solvency and timely payment.

Thirdly, low interest rates increase the borrower's ability to sell goods in a short time and pay off the bank, which also minimizes the risk of loan default.

In addition, the supplier's bank accepts, for example, SBS bills or funds on deposit in major world currencies as collateral for letters of credit, which the importer must provide, and this allows the importer to receive additional income.

Author: Bobkova O.V.

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