Our standard procedure is LC/SBLC. However, we are aware of the difficulties our clients in West Africa encounter getting an LC/ SBLC from a top 50 international bank. For customers utilizing our TT method of payment, please read carefully: 

  • By making cash payment to us, you are authorizing us to use that cash to process an LC/SBLC that we will use to complete your transaction. We DO NOT accept cash against shipping documents. 
  • The LC issued will be fully funded, irrevocable, and transferable. 
  • There will be fees involved in processing the LC. All fees would be fully communicated to client without any fine prints. 
  • In order to process an LC, a client must first have a Signed FCO and ICPO and Proforma Invoice. 
  • Before funds are transferred to our bank account, we will have an agreement to process an LC on behalf of the client. The agreement will clearly spell out the fees, terms of transaction and goods that would be supplied. The agreement will also include an anti-money laundering clause and a KYC form.
  • The Client will have two copies of the agreement and 2 copies of their international passport signed and notarized at the trade section of the American embassy of their country. Two original copies of the agreement should be sent by courier to BelleLavie Trade. 
  • The two copies of the  agreement will be signed by either the CEO or CFO of our company and the copies of the agreement together with a copy of their international passport would be notarized at our bank, and one copy of the original agreement together with the international passport sent to the client.  
  • Client is required to make a T/T in the amount stated in the agreement within 7 business days of receiving the signed agreement. 
  • The LC/SBLC is issued within 7 days of receiving funds from the client. 
  • The client is required to complete the transaction as stated in the Proforma Invoice with us. Should the client decide not to complete the transaction, they can cancel the LC/SBLC or transfer the LC/SBLC elsewhere, but would be subject to a 2% service charge plus all other additional fees imposed by the bank.