Letter of Credit Forum

As stated below in other comments, if the LC requires a copy of B/L, without giving any indication as to what the documents is to evidence, the bank may accept such documents without reference to the relevant UCP600 transport articles.

However, on the basis that what is expected is likely to be either a photocopy of the original B/L or a non-negotiable copy of the original B/L, the only information that is likely to be missing from such "copy" would (in the case of a non-negotiable copy of B/L) be a dated "on board" notation, if the B/L has been issued as a "received for shipment" B/L, and perhaps the carrier/agent's signature, and date of issuance if issued as an "on board" B/L.  Being a copy of the original B/L, I cannot see the likelihood in either case, for the omission of details such as carier's name, name of vessel, etc.

However, the omission of these details (which I think is unlikely) would not necessarily in itself, give rise to discrepancies. Rather, any valid discrepancies are likely to asserted arising from inconsistency of data between the LC and the copy document, specifically regarding details not covered by the transport articles, such as for example, ports of loading/discharge, consignee, date of shipment (if shown), partshipment/transhipment, etc.    

Hi Friend,

Art 17 d is regulating the presentation of a copy of....., in this case a bill of lading. So you have to check all details as an original.

Other comments appreciated

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