Find the appropriate Doc LC, Standby LC (SBLC) or Guarantee either on the Import Transaction List, or via an Alert.  It could be in the status of In Progress, Waiting for Approval or Ready to Send.  Click into the detail and review to ensure you are happy it is ready.

Choose an option under Update Status and click on the green arrow to send the transaction to the next approval stage, which varies by organisation. (Waiting for Approval/Ready to Send are the two most common).

Many organisations restrict the Send to Bank option to a limited number of users, or require the sender to be a person other than the one who created the transaction.  If you cannot Update Status until the transaction is “Sent to Bank” then liaise with other users in your organisation to do this.  Your local administrator can advise if you are not sure who can do which stage.

When the transaction moves to the status of Sent to Bank, the bank will be notified by Swift, email and/or through the ELCY system that they have a new LC/Guarantee application.