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Definition of 'Sight Letter Of Credit'

A letter of credit that is payable once it is presented along with the necessary documents. An organization offering a sight letter of credit commits itself to paying the agreed amount of funds provided the provisions of the letter of credit are met.
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Investopedia explains 'Sight Letter Of Credit'

For example, a business owner may present a bill of exchange to a lender along with a sight letter of credit, and walk away with the necessary funds right then. A sight letter of credit is thus more "on demand" than some other types of letters of credit.

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