A List of Common Terms Used By A Letters Of Credit Company

While there are different ways to get the finance for a company to carry out its operations, some common ones still remain popular. The most commonly used ways or documents is a Letter of Credit. It is a guarantee by the third party bank to make the payment to the seller if all the requirements are met. With the help of these, the seller is used to raise funds from the market. One more noticeable thing about this is that this is an irrevocable guarantee, this makes it still very common. There are a some common in co-terms that are used in a Letters of Credit Company, let’s have a look at them.

1. FOB: Free on Board abbreviated as (FOB) is a terminology signifying that all the charges are to be borne by the seller until the goods are board on the ship. The risks of the goods transfers to the buyer after the goods are put on the board.
2. FAS: Free Alongside Ship signifies that the cost will be borne by the seller until the goods reach the port. The further expenses and risks transfer to the buyers.
3. CIF and CFR: These are the abbreviated forms of Cost, Insurance and Freight, and Cost and Freight. As the name suggests, the seller will bear the cost, insurance and freight charges in CIF and excluding insurance in CFR.
4. DDP: Delivery Duty Paid is a condition when the seller has to arrange for the transportation until the goods are at the disposal of the buyer.

So, these were the frequently and commonly used terms in a Letters of Credit Company and during the transfer of goods.