How to Request a Letter of Credit Amendment: Steps and Examples
How an exporter asks for a Letter of Credit amendment, who sends it, and how acceptance works.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
An exporter requests an amendment by asking the buyer (applicant) to instruct its issuing bank, which sends the change, usually by MT707, through the advising bank. Under UCP 600 Article 10, an amendment binds the beneficiary only once accepted; partial acceptance is not allowed, and the original terms stand until acceptance is communicated.
| Who instructs | Applicant, via issuing bank |
|---|---|
| Message | MT707 |
| Acceptance | Required; no partial acceptance (Art. 10(e)) |
Steps
- List every change needed in one request.
- Send the list to the buyer with exact wording.
- Buyer instructs the issuing bank.
- Advising bank delivers the amendment.
- Check it, then accept or reject the whole amendment.
Example wording
- 'Please amend field 44C latest date of shipment to 30 November 2026.'
- 'Please delete from 47A the requirement for an inspection certificate signed by the applicant.'
Sources
- ICC — UCP 600 (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits)
- Swift — MT700 Issue of a Documentary Credit (category 7 standards)
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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