How to Organize a Letter of Credit Document Set Before Submission
A practical order for assembling and cross-checking documents before presenting them to the bank.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
Organise the set in the order of the credit's field 46A, with the draft and cover letter first. Count originals and copies against each requirement, then cross-check shared data — amounts, dates, goods, marks, ports and names — across every document before presenting.
| Order | Field 46A sequence |
|---|---|
| First | Cover letter + draft |
| Before | Expiry and presentation period |
Steps
- List each 46A requirement with originals/copies.
- Place documents in that order.
- Cross-check invoice, packing list and transport document.
- Check signatures, endorsements and dates.
- Compute the presentation deadline.
- Keep copies of everything presented.
Sources
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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