LC-i / DC is similar to the conventional letter of credit. It is written undertaking given by the Bank at the request of the buyer to pay a seller (the beneficiary) to the effect that the Bank which issues the credit will pay the seller (beneficiary) a certain sum of money, as stipulated in the letter of credit provided the seller complies with the terms and conditions of the Letter of Credit.
The LC-i / DC can be issued under 3 contracts:
Al-Wakalah refers to any agency relationship where a Bank acts as an agent on behalf of a company or individual.
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The customer pays in advance the DC value (100% deposit); |
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Undertaking of payment by the Bank; |
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The Bank acts as an agent of the customer. There is no financing from the Bank. |
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Benefits
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Ensures buyer receive merchandise on time; |
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Payment made upon receipt of complied documents. |
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Al-Murabahah refers to the sale of good at a price, which includes cost plus as agreed by both seller and the buyer. This is a contract where the commodity exchanged for is delivered immediately and the price is paid in lump sum at a later date.
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Undertaking to pay by the Bank; |
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The Bank appoints the customer as purchasing agent; |
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Upon arrival of the complied documents, the Bank pays the negotiating bank by utilizing its own funds; |
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The bank sells the goods to the customer (purchasing agent) at a selling price comprising its cost and profit margin. Settlement by customer on deferred payment; |
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Bank provides financing. |
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Benefits
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Purchase goods on credit and enjoy the cash price from the supplier; |
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Obtain financing from the Bank; |
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Pays the bank on deferred term; |
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Rebate may be given on early settlement. |
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Al-Musyarakah is defined as a joint venture on profit / loss sharing between a bank and customer whereby the customer has to contribute part of the capital in a joint venture project. The profit derived from the project shall be distributed at a profit ratio as agreed between the bank and the customer.
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Project/contract is required; |
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Customer places with the bank a deposit for his share of the cost of goods to be purchased (marginal deposit); |
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Bank accepts the deposit under the principle of Al-Wadiah Yad Dhamanah. Payment made by the bank by utilising the customer's deposit as well as its own share of financing; |
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Upon completion of the project, the parties share the profit/loss. |
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Benefits
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Customer shares the profit from the venture as provided in this agreement; |
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The absolute return on the investment depends on the profitability of the venture. |
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