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back to back letter of credit (L/C)

Definition

Arrangement in which one irrevocable L/C serves as the collateral for another; the advising bank of the first L/C becomes the issuing bank of the second L/C. In contrast to a 'transferable letter of credit,' permission of the ultimate buyer (the applicant or account party of the first L/C) or that of the issuing bank, is not required in a back-to-back L/C. It is used mainly by middlemen (intermediaries) to hide the identity of the actual supplier or manufacturer. Also called counter credit or reciprocal letter of credit.

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