Banking

Export LC — Negotiation / Discounting

The bank pays the exporter immediately against conforming documents, before receiving payment from the issuing bank.

Account NameTypeDebit ($)Credit ($)
LC Negotiation Asset (Export Finance)Asset (+)195,000.00-
Cash / Exporter AccountAsset/Liability (-)-195,000.00
Deferred Discount Income (LC Negotiation)Liability (+)-5,000.00

💡 Accountant's Note

LC negotiation provides exporters with immediate liquidity. The bank pays net of a discount and collects the full LC value from the issuing bank at maturity. The discount is income earned over the negotiation period using EIR.

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