Letter of Credit Presentation Cover Letter: Example and Template
A template cover letter for presenting documents to a bank under a Letter of Credit.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
A presentation cover letter (often the bank's own schedule form) lists the Letter of Credit number and the documents enclosed, with originals and copies, and gives payment instructions. It helps the bank identify the presentation and gives you a record. It is not one of the documents the credit requires, so it cannot fix a discrepancy in them.
| Purpose | Identify presentation; list documents; payment instructions |
|---|---|
| Required by the credit? | No — supporting letter only |
| Keep | Signed copy with bank's receipt stamp |
Template contents
- Credit number, issuing bank, amount drawn.
- Beneficiary name and contact.
- Table: document, originals, copies.
- Payment instructions (account, currency).
- Instructions if discrepancies are found (e.g. contact before sending).
- Signature and date.
Tips
- Use the nominated bank's form if it has one.
- Count originals before signing.
- Get a receipt showing the presentation date.
Sources
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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