MT700 Field 47A: Additional Conditions
What field 47A means in a Letter of Credit, typical conditions, and how they affect your documents.
Reviewed by LCCheck team (owner-approved) · 2026-10-12
Short answer
Field 47A of the MT700 contains additional conditions of the Letter of Credit that are not covered by other fields. They often apply across several documents — for example requiring the credit number on all documents, documents in English, or a specific statement from the carrier. Conditions that don't name a document to show compliance may be treated as non-documentary under UCP 600 Article 14(h).
| Field | 47A — Additional Conditions |
|---|---|
| Scope | Often applies to every document |
| Non-documentary conditions | Disregarded by banks (Art. 14(h)) |
Typical 47A conditions
- All documents must show the credit number.
- Documents must be issued in English.
- A discrepancy fee will be deducted for each discrepant presentation.
- Third-party documents are acceptable (or not).
- Transport document must show the vessel is not older than a stated age.
How to handle 47A
Split each condition into the documents it affects, and add it to each document's checklist line. If a condition can't be met, ask for an amendment before shipment.
Sources
- Swift — MT700 Issue of a Documentary Credit (category 7 standards)
- ICC — UCP 600 (Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits)
- ICC Academy — avoiding Letter of Credit discrepancies
General guidance, not legal advice. Your bank examines documents independently.
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