Commercial Invoice Template for Letter of Credit Transactions
A commercial invoice layout that meets UCP 600 Article 18 for Letter of Credit transactions.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
Under UCP 600 Article 18, a commercial invoice must appear to be issued by the beneficiary, be made out to the applicant, be in the credit's currency, and describe the goods in a way that corresponds with the credit. It need not be signed unless the credit requires it. A template built from the credit's fields avoids common invoice discrepancies.
| Rule | UCP 600 Art. 18 |
|---|---|
| Issued by | Beneficiary |
| Made out to | Applicant |
| Signature | Only if the credit requires |
Template fields
- Title as the credit requires (e.g. 'Commercial Invoice').
- Beneficiary name and address as in field 59.
- Applicant name and address as in field 50.
- Credit number and other 47A references.
- Goods description mirroring 45A.
- Quantity, unit price, total, currency matching 32B.
- Trade term and place.
- Marks and numbers matching other documents.
- Any certification 47A requires.
Avoid
- Amount over the credit or tolerance.
- Charges not allowed by the trade term.
- Wording that contradicts 45A.
Sources
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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