Letter of Credit Amendment Request Letter: Template and Examples
A template the exporter can send to the buyer to request Letter of Credit amendments.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
An amendment request letter from the exporter to the buyer lists each change needed in the Letter of Credit: the field, current wording, required wording and reason. Grouping all changes in one request saves fees and time, because the buyer must instruct its bank and each amendment then needs the exporter's acceptance.
| From → to | Exporter → buyer (applicant) |
|---|---|
| One request | All changes together |
| Then | Buyer instructs issuing bank; MT707 follows |
Template contents
- Credit number and issuing bank.
- For each change: field, current text, requested text, reason.
- Requested deadline for the amendment.
- Note that shipment depends on receipt of the amendment.
Example lines
- 'Field 44C: change 20 Nov 2026 to 30 Nov 2026 — vessel schedule.'
- 'Field 47A: delete clause 4 requiring certificate signed by applicant.'
- 'Field 48: change 10 days to 21 days.'
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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