"Unlock extended terms, maximize cash flow, and turn LCs into a profit engine."
Cost: USD 75/person
Description:
In Session 4 of our LC webinar series, discover how to turn your LC into a flexible financing tool that benefits both you and your buyers.
Most companies think of Letters of Credit as nothing more than a safe way to get paid. But there’s a whole other side to LCs—one that can help you offer extended terms, support your buyers, improve cash flow, and even boost your margins.
In this session, we’ll walk you through how LCs really work when payment timing gets flexible. You’ll get a clearer handle on key terms like sight, usance, and deferred payment (and what people often get wrong about them). We’ll break down drafts in plain language and show how banks step in to support financing and discounting opportunities.
Most importantly, you’ll see how the right LC structure can turn a routine payment tool into a genuine strategic advantage—for you and your customers.
If you’ve ever wished for a way to stay competitive without taking on extra risk, this is your roadmap.
Learning Outcomes:
- Define key LC payment terms—including sight, usance, and deferred—and understand what most traders overlook.
- Explain the role of drafts and the functions of the payee, drawee, and drawer in different LC structures.
- Use LCs as financing tools, including how extended terms work and how they benefit both buyers and sellers.
- Recognize why strong bank relationships matter for financing, discounting, and creating profitable LC structures.
- Design LC payment strategies that support cash flow, enhance competitiveness, and generate additional profitability.