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Issuing bank - How To Discuss

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Sarah Silva

Updated on April 29, 2026

Issuing bank,

Definition of Issuing bank:

  1. Buyers or importers bank which establishes (opens) a letter of credit (L/C) in favor of a beneficiary (seller or exporter), forwards it to an advising bank for delivery to the beneficiary, and commits itself to honor demand drafts drawn by the beneficiary against the amount specified in the L/C. Also called opening bank.

Meaning of Issuing bank & Issuing bank Definition