Presentation – Types of Letters of Credit

Understanding the types of letters of credit, their usage purposes and main distinctions.

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3. Irrevocable Letter of Credit

  • Irrevocable means not to be revoked or recalled; unalterable according to Kernerman Webster’s College Dictionary.
  • Irrevocable Letter of Credit is a type of letter of credit which can not be cancelled or amended without the written agreement of the credit parties.
  • If credit is unconfirmed unconfirmed than beneficiary beneficiary and issuing issuing bank must reach an agreement on the amendments.
  • If credit is confirmed than beneficiary, issuing bank and confirming bank must reach an agreement on the amendments.
  • All credits issued subject to UCP 600 are irrevocable unless otherwise specified.
Irrevocable Letter of Credit