International Trade Finance Calculator

Calculate letter of credit costs including issuance, confirmation, negotiation fees, and deferred payment financing. Compare LC vs documentary collection vs trade insurance.

Inputs

Shipment Value ($)

LC Issuance Fee (%)

LC Confirmation Fee (%)

LC Negotiation Fee (%)

Amendment Fee per Change ($)

Expected Amendments

SWIFT Message Fee ($)

Payment Tenor (Days)

Discount / Financing Rate (%)

Documentary Collection Fee (%)

Trade Insurance Premium (%)

Tab to move between fields

Results

LC Total Cost (incl. Financing)

$15,300.00

LC Cost (% of Shipment)3.06%

LC Issuance Fee ($)$3,750.00

LC Confirmation Fee ($)$2,500.00

LC Total Fees (excl. Financing)$7,800.00

Deferred Payment Financing Cost$7,500.00

Annualized LC Cost (%)12.24%

Documentary Collection Cost$850.00

Trade Insurance Premium$1,750.00

LC vs Insurance Cost Difference$6,050.00

Doc Collection (%)0.17%

Cost Per1000$30.60

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Shipment Value ($), LC Issuance Fee (%), and LC Confirmation Fee (%).
Set LC Negotiation Fee (%), Amendment Fee per Change ($), and Expected Amendments.
Adjust SWIFT Message Fee ($), Payment Tenor (Days) as needed.
Review the LC Total Cost (incl. Financing) ($) result.
Use LC Cost (% of Shipment) (%) and LC Issuance Fee ($) ($) to inform your decision.

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