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Letter of Credit-i (LC-i) is a type of payment method for settlement of domestic and international trade transactions. It is also known as a Documentary Credit.
It is a written undertaking given by a bank (issuing bank) to the seller (beneficiary), at the request and on the instruction of the buyer (applicant), to pay at sight or at a determinable future date up to a stated sum of money within a prescribed time limit and against presentation of stipulated documents which are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the LC-i and subject to current Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (current version is UCP600).
Over-The-Counter Letter of Credit-i (OTCLC-i) is similar to the normal Letter of Credit-i issued by the Bank except that it is issued at the counters on behalf of those companies and individuals against cash margin or Islamic Term deposit as collateral.
The security/collateral will be 100% cash margin in Ringgit/foreign currency through earmarking of Multi Currency Account or Islamic Term deposit placed with the Bank in the currency of the OTCLC-i.
OTCLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
Standby Letter of Credit-i (SBLC-i) is a legal promise (undertaking), made by a Bank (Issuer) on behalf of its customer to cover the Beneficiary as a result of the failure of the customer to perform his/her part of an agreement with the Beneficiary.
SBLC-i represents an obligation to the Beneficiary (Exporter) on the part of the Issuing Bank to make payment for the following:
- Utilized facility by the applicant or advanced to or for the account of the applicant
- For account of any indebtedness undertaken by the applicant
- For account of any default by the applicant in the performance of an obligation
SBLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Kafalah
Transferable Letter of Credit-i (TLC-i) is a Letter of Credit that specifically states it is transferable and may be made available in whole or in part to another beneficiary (2nd beneficiary) at the request of the 1st beneficiary, usually known as middleman.
It is normally used when the middleman does not supply the goods himself and wishes to transfer part or all of his rights and obligations to the actual supplier (2nd beneficiary)
TLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
Letters of Credit issued by unfamiliar banks located in unfamiliar regions may pose a risk to the exporter.
Payments may not be guaranteed if the bank's credit worthiness is questionable or the bank is located in an unstable country
RHB Islamic Bank can help the exporter mitigate bank and country risks by adding confirmation to your Letter of Credit
Adding RHB Islamic Bank's confirmation to the Letter of Credit allows RHB Islamic Bank to guarantee payment to the exporter upon presentation of compliant documents
Therefore RHB Islamic Bank eliminates bank and country risk and the exporter is assured of payment at all times
CLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
RHB Islamic Bank facilitates your export transactions by advising Letter of Credit issued by your buyer's banks in your favor. Letter of Credit is advised to you promptly.
Inward Bills for Collection-i (IBC-i) is based on the contract of Wakalah, stipulating an agency relationship where RHB Islamic Bank is appointed to act as an agent on behalf of the Seller's Bank.
Documents are channeled by the Seller through his/her Banker to RHB Islamic Bank for presentation of the documents to the Buyer
In exchange of the documents, the Buyer is expected to pay either at sight or accept to pay on a future date. RHB Islamic Bank is acting as the Collection Agent of the Remitting Bank (Seller's Bank)
Outward Bills for Collection-i (OBC-i) is for the purpose of handling of domestic sales and export documents presented to the RHB Islamic Bank by the seller/exporter to collect payment from the buyer/importer through Collecting Bank.
Bank Guarantee-i (BG-i) allows you to expand your businesses or enter into dealings where your counterpart requires BG-i as part of the business arrangement.
Over-The-Counter Bank Guarantee-i (OTCBG-i) is similar to the normal bank guarantee issued by the Bank except that it is issued at the counters on behalf of those companies and individuals against cash margin or Islamic Term deposit as collateral.
Shipping Guarantee-i (SG-i) allows you to obtain the goods from shipping company in the absence of Bills of Lading, which can happen in the event of delay in documents received or documents lost/misplaced in transit.
SG-i would prevent delay in clearing and getting your goods even if you have not received the shipping documents yet
SG-i is provided under the Shariah principle of Kafalah
Advance Endorsement-i (AE-i) allows you to claim the goods prior to receiving the complete set of import documents from the Bank. By claiming the goods earlier, the buyer/ applicant will be able to avoid demurrage charges if the goods are left at the port or warehouse exceeding the stipulated period from the day it arrives.
Letter of Credit-i (LC-i) is a type of payment method for settlement of domestic and international trade transactions. It is also known as a Documentary Credit.
Over-The-Counter Letter of Credit-i (OTCLC-i) is similar to the normal Letter of Credit-i issued by the Bank except that it is issued at the counters on behalf of those companies and individuals against cash margin or Islamic Term deposit as collateral.
Standby Letter of Credit-i (SBLC-i) is a legal promise (undertaking), made by a Bank (Issuer) on behalf of its customer to cover the Beneficiary as a result of the failure of the customer to perform his/her part of an agreement with the Beneficiary.
Transferable Letter of Credit-i (TLC-i) is a Letter of Credit that specifically states it is transferable and may be made available in whole or in part to another beneficiary (2nd beneficiary) at the request of the 1st beneficiary, usually known as middleman.
Letters of Credit issued by unfamiliar banks located in unfamiliar regions may pose a risk to the exporter.
RHB Islamic Bank facilitates your export transactions by advising Letter of Credit issued by your buyer's banks in your favor. Letter of Credit is advised to you promptly.
Inward Bills for Collection-i (IBC-i) is based on the contract of Wakalah, stipulating an agency relationship where RHB Islamic Bank is appointed to act as an agent on behalf of the Seller's Bank.
Outward Bills for Collection-i (OBC-i) is for the purpose of handling of domestic sales and export documents presented to the RHB Islamic Bank by the seller/exporter to collect payment from the buyer/importer through Collecting Bank.
Bank Guarantee-i (BG-i) allows you to expand your businesses or enter into dealings where your counterpart requires BG-i as part of the business arrangement.
Over-The-Counter Bank Guarantee-i (OTCBG-i) is similar to the normal bank guarantee issued by the Bank except that it is issued at the counters on behalf of those companies and individuals against cash margin or Islamic Term deposit as collateral.
Shipping Guarantee-i (SG-i) allows you to obtain the goods from shipping company in the absence of Bills of Lading, which can happen in the event of delay in documents received or documents lost/misplaced in transit.
Advance Endorsement-i (AE-i) allows you to claim the goods prior to receiving the complete set of import documents from the Bank. By claiming the goods earlier, the buyer/ applicant will be able to avoid demurrage charges if the goods are left at the port or warehouse exceeding the stipulated period from the day it arrives.
It is a written undertaking given by a bank (issuing bank) to the seller (beneficiary), at the request and on the instruction of the buyer (applicant), to pay at sight or at a determinable future date up to a stated sum of money within a prescribed time limit and against presentation of stipulated documents which are in compliance with the terms and conditions of the LC-i and subject to current Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (current version is UCP600).
The security/collateral will be 100% cash margin in Ringgit/foreign currency through earmarking of Multi Currency Account or Islamic Term deposit placed with the Bank in the currency of the OTCLC-i.
OTCLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
SBLC-i represents an obligation to the Beneficiary (Exporter) on the part of the Issuing Bank to make payment for the following:
- Utilized facility by the applicant or advanced to or for the account of the applicant
- For account of any indebtedness undertaken by the applicant
- For account of any default by the applicant in the performance of an obligation
SBLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Kafalah
It is normally used when the middleman does not supply the goods himself and wishes to transfer part or all of his rights and obligations to the actual supplier (2nd beneficiary)
TLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
Payments may not be guaranteed if the bank's credit worthiness is questionable or the bank is located in an unstable country
RHB Islamic Bank can help the exporter mitigate bank and country risks by adding confirmation to your Letter of Credit
Adding RHB Islamic Bank's confirmation to the Letter of Credit allows RHB Islamic Bank to guarantee payment to the exporter upon presentation of compliant documents
Therefore RHB Islamic Bank eliminates bank and country risk and the exporter is assured of payment at all times
CLC-i is provided under Shariah principle of Wakalah
Documents are channeled by the Seller through his/her Banker to RHB Islamic Bank for presentation of the documents to the Buyer
In exchange of the documents, the Buyer is expected to pay either at sight or accept to pay on a future date. RHB Islamic Bank is acting as the Collection Agent of the Remitting Bank (Seller's Bank)
SG-i would prevent delay in clearing and getting your goods even if you have not received the shipping documents yet
SG-i is provided under the Shariah principle of Kafalah
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