Export LC — Negotiation (Purchase of Documents)
Bank negotiates an export LC by purchasing compliant documents from the exporter and advancing funds before the issuing bank pays.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LC Negotiation Advances Receivable | Asset (+) | 195,000.00 | - |
| Cash / Exporter Account (Net of Charges) | Asset/Liability (−) | - | 193,500.00 |
| Negotiation Commission Income | Revenue (+) | - | 1,500.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
When a bank negotiates an LC, it advances funds to the exporter against compliant documents before the issuing bank pays. The negotiating bank bears the risk that the issuing bank may refuse the documents (discrepancies). Commission and interest are charged for this service.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
In Oracle FLEXCUBE BC, negotiation creates an advance receivable against the issuing bank (or confirmed bank). SWIFT MT754 is sent to the issuing bank claiming reimbursement. The advance is liquidated when MT910 (credit advice) is received from the reimbursing bank.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Auditors check the country risk and bank risk of the issuing bank — negotiating LCs from low-rated banks in high-risk jurisdictions requires specific risk provisioning. The 5-day document examination period under UCP 600 must be observed before acceptance or rejection of documents.
📄 Required Documentation
Export LC documents (Bill of Lading, commercial invoice, etc.), document examination checklist, SWIFT MT754 (reimbursement claim), advance booking confirmation, and receipt of MT910 on settlement.
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