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What Is a Letter of Credit?

By Kristi WaterworthUpdated Jan 1, 2025 at 1:02 PM

Key Points

  • A letter of credit guarantees payment to sellers in international trade.
  • Not all letters of credit are transferable; terms vary.
  • Letters of credit differ from lines of credit, mainly not involving revolving debt.

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