When writing a letter urging establishment of L/C, you need to focus on the following points.

✧ Open the letter in a positive way, such as informing the buyer that the goods are ready for dispatch or that the shipping space has already been booked in the first paragraph. No suggestion of annoyance is allowed to be shown in the letter urging establishment of L/C. It is not advisable, except under special conditions, to start off too strongly by blaming the buyer for not executing the contract.

✧ Ask politely the buyer to open the L/C without delay, either by referring to the stipulations of the contract or by reminding the buyer of the seriousness of not opening the L/C in time.

✧ Express expectations and ask the buyer to take immediate action.

✧ It is the usual practice that L/C is to be opened and to reach the seller 30 days ahead of shipment so as to give the seller enough time to make preparation for shipment, such as making the goods ready and booking shipping space. For prompt shipment, it is advisable that the letter of credit be issued in good time.