Uniform customs & practice for documentary credits (UCP)
The uniform customs & practice for documentary credits (UCP), introduced in 1933, is a set of internationally recognized rules published by the international chamber of commerce (ICC) to standardize the use of documentary credits in trade finance. Letters of credit are issued and operated based on the rules and regulations outlined in the UCP, ensuring consistency and reliability in international trade transactions. UCP 600, the latest version, along with previous versions like UCP 400 and UCP 500, outlines the responsibilities and obligations of banks and parties involved in letters of credit transactions.