Advising bank

Corresponding bank in the beneficiary's country to which an issuing bank sends a letter of credit.

Notifying Bank

A bank in a foreign country to which another bank in the domestic country sends a letter of credit on behalf of a client. The notifying bank honors the letter of credit and transfers requested funds to the client. A notifying bank is also called an advising bank.

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