How to Issue a Draft LC? What is the Difference between draft LC and Pre-open LC ?

Jenith Kumar

A Draft LC is used as a literal draft copy, after inputting all the mandatory details,

the Draft LC will be sent for the Applicant to review before issuing the actual LC.

To create a draft LC we have to use Pre-open (LITPOP) transaction in DOKA.

Select 'draft' option from dropdown field "Type of Request"

What is the Difference between draft LC and Pre-open LC ?

The possible values in type of request field are 'Pre-Opening' and 'Draft'.

In case of 'Draft'; no liability is booked and only the message 'LC Draft' to the applicant/

initiating institution is generated.

In case of 'Pre-Opening', the LC is pre advised to the advising bank / beneficiary side (usually

with a SWIFT MT705). Liability is booked accordingly.

To Create a Draft LC go to

Import LC >> Main >> Pre-open (LITPOP)

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