What is the latest UCP version?

600
The current version of the UCP, published in 2007, is ICC Publication No. 600, commonly referred to as UCP 600. The UCP does not have force of law, but must be incorporated by express reference in the commercial letter of credit.

Why is UCP 600?

What’s the purpose of UCP 600? The UCP 600 replaced the UCP 500 on the 1st July 2007. It was brought about to standardise a set of rules aiming to benefit all parties during a trade finance transaction. UCP 600 was created by industry experts, and mandated by the Banking Commission, rather than through legislation.

What is the ICC 600?

ICC-600, Standard for Residential Construction in High-Wind Regions, is available for adoption and use by any jurisdiction. Its use within a governmental jurisdiction is intended to be accomplished through adoption by reference in accordance with proceedings establishing the jurisdiction’s laws.

How often UCP is revised?

UCP rules revised six times since the first publication in 1933, the period between each revision range from 9 to 14 years, on 15th June 2017 ICC Executive Committee released a document NO.

What are UCP rules?

The Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits (UCP) is a set of rules on the issuance and use of letters of credit. The UCP is utilized by bankers and commercial parties in more than 175 countries in trade finance.

How many days are permitted under UCP 600 to the beneficiary?

five banking days
UCP 600 sub-article 14 (b) no longer refers to a reasonable time and limits the examination period to a maximum of five banking days following the day of presentation.

What is the difference between UCP 500 and 600?

Comparison with the structural changes between UCP 600 and UCP 500. In the first place, the UCP 500 comprises 49 Articles whereas the UCP 600 was reduced to 39Articles, which are simpler, clearer, more concise and more organized.

How is UCP applied?

600 (“UCP”) are rules that apply to any documentary credit (“credit”) (including, to the extent to which they may be applicable, any standby letter of credit) when the text of the credit expressly indicates that it is subject to these rules.

What is the bank’s responsibility under Article 5 of the UCP 600 rules?

If they do not comply, the bank has the option to refuse to pay. Second, UCP 600 Article 5 (Documents v. Goods, Services or Performance) states: “Banks deal with documents and not with goods, services or performance to which the documents may relate.”

What should be the expiry of LC?

A credit must state an expiry date for presentation. An expiry date stated for honour or negotiation will be deemed to be an expiry date for presentation. The place of the bank with which the credit is available is the place for presentation.

How many articles are there in UCP?

39 Articles
First published in 1933, and revised on five occasions since, the latest version is known as UCP 600. This comprises 39 Articles, which establish the requirements necessary to regulate documentary credit operations.

What UCP 500?

UCP 500 means the Uniform Customs and Practice for Documentary Credits, 1993 Revision, ICC Publication No. 500. UCP 500 means “The Uniform Customs and Practices for Documentary Credits”, 1993 Revision, International Chamber of Commerce Publication No. 500.