3.2 Copy and Initiate LC

This topic provides the systematic instructions to copy and initiate an Import Letter of Credit (LC) in the application.

User can initiate trade transaction by copying the contents from a similar and existing trade instrument, so that he does not have to provide the details again.

To search the LC:

  1. Perform any one of the following actions:
    • Specify the the Reference number/Applicant Name /LC Amount / Beneficiary Name/Amount/Status in the Filter field.
    • Click filter criteria to specify the filter criteria. The Filter overlay screen appears. Based on the defined criteria you can view transactions.

    Figure 3-4 Copy and Initiate LC - Filter



    For more information refer to the field description table below:

    Table 3-3 Field Description

    Field Name Description
    Reference Number Specify the existing LC reference number which needs to be copied and similar one initiated.
    Beneficiary Name Specify the beneficiary’s name against whom LC is to be created.
    Currency Specify the currency to filter the record.
    Amount From- Amount To Specify the amount range for the Letter of Credit along with the currency under which the LC issued.
    Application Date From- To Specify the application date range for the Letter of Credit.
    Expiry Date From- To Specify the expiry date range of the LC to filter the record.
    Status Specify the status of the LC.

    The options are:

    • Active
    • Hold
    • Cancelled
    • Reversed
    • Closed
  2. Click Apply.
    The searched results are displayed based on the parameters provided.

    For more information refer to the field description table below:

    Table 3-4 Field Description

    Field Name Description
    Related Party Specify the Related Party name to filter the LC by Party Name.
    Filter Specify the Reference number/Applicant Name /LC Amount / Beneficiary Name/Amount/Status as a filter criteria.
    Filter Results This section displays the filter results.
    Reference No. Displays the LC reference number of the LC.
    Applicant Name Displays the applicant name.
    Beneficiary Name Displays the beneficiary’s name.
    Amount Displays the amount for the Letter of Credit along with the currency under which the LC issued.
    Application Date Displays the application date for the Letter of Credit.
    Expiry Date Displays the expiry date of the LC.
    Status Displays the status of the LC.

    The status can be:

    • Active
    • Hold
    • Cancelled
    • Reversed
    • Closed
  3. Perform one of the following actions:
    • Click on the desired Reference No. link whose details to be copied. The Initiate Letter of Credit screen appears.
    • Click the download icon to download the records in CSV & PDF format.
    • Click the manage columns icon to setup a column preference by rearranging or removing columns.
    • Click Create LC to create new LC.