Secure Your Payments with Expert LC Management
Letter of Credit transactions can be complex and unforgiving. A single discrepancy—even a minor one—can delay your payment by weeks or result in rejection. Our LC management service ensures your documents meet every requirement specified in the LC terms, protecting your cash flow and your business relationships.
Need a full set of LC-compliant documents? Our LC Documentation Bundle includes compliant invoices, packing lists, COOs, and bank presentation support — all prepared to match your LC terms exactly.
New to exporting? Our complete step-by-step export guide explains when Letters of Credit apply and how they fit into the export process.
Why Letters of Credit Fail
Banks reject LC presentations for the smallest errors. These common discrepancies can delay your payment by weeks.
Common Discrepancies That Stop Payments
- Invoice amounts that differ by even $1
- Dates that don’t align with shipment requirements
- Missing signatures or incorrect certifications
- Description of goods that doesn’t match LC wording exactly
We catch these issues before submission, ensuring you get paid on time, every time.
Our LC Management Process
Our LC specialists bring years of experience working with New Zealand exporters in primary industries. We understand the unique requirements for meat, dairy, seafood, and horticulture exports.
Pre-Shipment Review
We examine your LC as soon as it’s issued, flagging impossible clauses or conflicting requirements before you commit to production or shipment.
Documentation Alignment
We ensure every document in your presentation set tells the same story—matching descriptions, quantities, values, and dates across all paperwork.
Bank Coordination
We handle the submission process, track the status of your presentation, and communicate with the bank on your behalf to resolve any questions.
Amendment Management
If the LC needs to be amended, we coordinate with the buyer’s bank to ensure changes are properly documented and don’t introduce new discrepancies.
Service Tiers
Standard LC Service
Ideal for straightforward LC terms
$215
per document set
Comprehensive LC
For complex LCs with special conditions
Everything in Standard, plus:
$330
per document set
Urgent LC Service
For time-critical shipments
Everything in Comprehensive, plus:
$400
per document set
Who Benefits from Our LC Services?
Our Letter of Credit management service is designed for exporters who need payment security and can’t afford discrepancies.
International Exporters
Exporters to China, Middle East, or Africa where LCs are standard payment terms.
First-Time LC Users
Who need expert guidance through the LC process for the first time.
Urgent Shipments
Companies with time-critical shipments that can’t afford payment delays.
Discrepancy-Weary Exporters
Businesses tired of rejected documents and discrepancies from previous submissions.
Finance Teams
Looking to improve working capital by accelerating LC payments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What information do I need to provide?
We need a copy of your Letter of Credit, your commercial invoice or pro forma invoice, and details about your shipment (products, quantities, values). If you have a sales contract, that’s helpful too.
How long does the review process take?
Standard service takes 24 hours. Comprehensive LC review is 24-hour turnaround. Urgent service delivers within 24 hours. We recommend starting the process as soon as you receive the LC draft.
What if I’ve already shipped but haven’t presented documents?
We can still help. Contact us immediately with your LC and shipping documents. We’ll review everything and prepare a compliant presentation set. Time is critical—most LCs have strict presentation deadlines (typically 21 days after shipment).
Do you work directly with my bank?
Yes, if you authorise us to do so. We can coordinate directly with your presenting bank (in New Zealand) to submit documents, track the negotiation status, and respond to any queries from the issuing bank (buyer’s bank).
What if the bank finds a discrepancy?
Our goal is to eliminate discrepancies before submission, but if the bank identifies an issue, we’ll help you resolve it quickly. This may involve preparing amended documents, requesting an LC amendment, or negotiating with the buyer to accept the discrepancy.
Do you prepare the actual documents or just review them?
Both. We can review documents you’ve already prepared, or we can prepare them for you from scratch. Our Comprehensive and Urgent packages include full document preparation (Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin, etc.).
Related Services
LC Documentation Bundle
Need the full document set? Our LC bundle includes compliant invoices, packing lists, COOs, and bank presentation support.
Commercial Invoice
LC invoices must match terms precisely. Our customs-compliant invoices are prepared with LC requirements in mind.
Bill of Lading Coordination
The BOL is the most critical LC document. We coordinate with forwarders to ensure it matches LC terms exactly.
Letter of Credit shipments require the full set of compliant export documents. For a complete overview of every document involved in an LC shipment and export compliance generally, see our comprehensive guide to export documentation from New Zealand.
Don’t Risk Payment Delays
Get your LC reviewed by our specialists before you ship. We’ll catch discrepancies before the bank does.
Request LC Review