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Letter Of Credit Confirmation Global Market Report 2025
A letter of credit confirmation is a payment guarantee provided to an exporter by a second bank, in addition to the original letter of credit issued by the first bank. The confirmation serves to reduce the risk of default for the seller and is commonly utilized to mitigate risks in international trade transactions.
The main types of letters of credit confirmation include sight L/Cs and usance L/Cs. Sight L/Cs validate the payment for goods or services upon the presentation of required documents and are used by enterprises of various sizes, including small, medium-sized, and large enterprises.
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The letter of credit confirmation market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $4.38 billion in 2024 to $4.6 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to complexity of international transactions, creditworthiness concerns, regulatory compliance, currency exchange risks, political and economic stability, expansion of global supply chains.
The letter of credit confirmation market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.63 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to changing regulatory landscape, trade policy shifts, emergence of alternative financing solutions, supply chain resilience initiatives, global events and economic shocks. Major trends in the forecast period include digital transformation, blockchain technology, alternative trade finance solutions, automation and artificial intelligence, collaboration between banks and fintechs, customization of confirmation services.
The letter of credit confirmation market is set to experience growth, driven by the increasing volume of global trade activities. Global trade involves the exchange of goods, services, and items between entities or countries for profit. In trade activities, a confirmed letter of credit serves as a crucial trade finance tool, offering protection to exporters and importers by ensuring payment guarantees. Notably, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development reported a 25% increase in global trade value, reaching $28.5 trillion in 2021. Additionally, the World Trade Organization anticipates a 3.5% increase in global merchandise trade volumes in 2022. This surge in global trade activities is contributing to the growing demand for letter of credit confirmations.
The expanding realm of e-commerce is anticipated to drive the growth of the letter of credit confirmation market. E-commerce, involving online buying and selling, relies on letter of credit confirmation for secure international trade transactions. This financial tool provides a structured framework, enhances trust, mitigates risks, and ensures smooth transactions. As reported by the United States Census Bureau in August 2023, e-commerce sales in the second quarter of 2023 increased by 7.5%, constituting 15.4% of all sales. This upsurge in e-commerce activities is a key driver for the letter of credit confirmation market.
Leading companies in the letter of credit confirmation market are incorporating innovative technological solutions, such as blockchain-enabled letter of credit transactions, to maintain their market positions. Blockchain technology streamlines and secures international trade transactions by providing a collaborative and secure platform. For instance, in April 2023, Citi India's adoption of blockchain-enabled letter of credit transactions on Contour, reducing processing time from five to ten days to just three hours.
Key players in the Letter of Credit Confirmation market are concentrating on developing technology-driven solutions, such as Bank Confirmation Letter Validation Sites, to improve transaction security and simplify the validation process for financial institutions and businesses. These online platforms facilitate the verification of letters of credit issued by banks, ensuring their authenticity and adherence to financial regulations. For example, in October 2023, Bank Windhoek, a commercial bank based in Namibia, introduced a bank confirmation letter validation site on its website. This service enhances security by allowing users to enter their account and reference numbers to verify the legitimacy of the letters, thus reducing fraud risks and providing 24/7 access for validation.
In July 2022, Mizuho Bank Ltd., a prominent US-based provider of various financial services, encompassing custody, investment, and corporate banking solutions, undertook the acquisition of Capstone Partners for an undisclosed sum. Through this strategic acquisition, Mizuho is set to pool resources, enhancing capital-raising and distribution capabilities. This move also opens avenues for delivering innovative fundraising and advisory services. The acquisition is poised to empower Mizuho in augmenting its portfolio in lending, acquisition financing, and capital market businesses. Capstone Partners, a leading full-service middle market investment bank in the US, is specifically focused on fundraising and advisory services.
Major companies operating in the letter of credit confirmation market include Bank of America Corporation, Citigroup Inc., DBS Bank Ltd., JPMorgan Chase & Co., Mizuho Bank Ltd., MUFG Bank Ltd., Scotiabank, Standard Chartered PLC., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, The PNC Financial Services Group Inc., CoBank, HSBC Holdings plc., ICICI Bank Group, State Bank of India. Group, Wells Fargo & Company, Barclays Bank PLC, BNP Paribas SA, Credit Agricole SA, Deutsche Bank AG, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited, National Australia Bank Limited, Royal Bank of Canada, Societe Generale SA, The Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ Ltd., The Toronto-Dominion Bank, nion Bank of Switzerland Aktiengesellschaft AG, UniCredit S.p.A., Westpac Banking Corporation, China Construction Bank Corporation
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the letter of credit confirmation market in 2024. The regions covered in the letter of credit confirmation market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa
The countries covered in the letter of credit confirmation market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The letter of credit confirmation market includes revenues earned by entities by providing a guarantee of payment (e.g., confirming bank will have to pay the exporter). The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
Letter Of Credit Confirmation Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.
- The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
- Markets Covered:1) By L/C Type: Sight L/Cs; Usance L/Cs
- 2) By End User: Small Enterprises; Medium-Sized Enterprises; Large Enterprises
- Subsegments:
- 1) By Sight L/Cs: Commercial Sight L/Cs; Standby Sight L/Cs
- 2) By Usance L/Cs: Commercial Usance L/Cs; Standby Usance L/Cs
- Companies Mentioned: Bank of America Corporation; Citigroup Inc.; DBS Bank Ltd.; JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Mizuho Bank Ltd.
- Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
- Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
- Time series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
- Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,
- Data segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
- Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
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Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary
2. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Characteristics
3. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Trends And Strategies
4. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics And Covid And Recovery On The Market
5. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Growth Analysis And Strategic Analysis Framework
- 5.1. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
- 5.2. Analysis Of End Use Industries
- 5.3. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Growth Rate Analysis
- 5.4. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Historic Market Size and Growth, 2019 - 2024, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.5. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2024 - 2029, 2034F, Value ($ Billion)
- 5.6. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Total Addressable Market (TAM)
6. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Segmentation
- 6.1. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Sight L/Cs
- Usance L/Cs
- 6.2. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Small Enterprises
- Medium-Sized Enterprises
- Large Enterprises
- 6.3. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Sight L/Cs, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Commercial Sight L/Cs
- Standby Sight L/Cs
- 6.4. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Usance L/Cs, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- Commercial Usance L/Cs
- Standby Usance L/Cs
7. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Regional And Country Analysis
- 7.1. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 7.2. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
8. Asia-Pacific Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 8.1. Asia-Pacific Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
- 8.2. Asia-Pacific Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 8.3. Asia-Pacific Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
9. China Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 9.1. China Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 9.2. China Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
- 9.3. China Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F,$ Billion
10. India Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 10.1. India Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 10.2. India Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
11. Japan Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 11.1. Japan Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 11.2. Japan Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 11.3. Japan Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
12. Australia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 12.1. Australia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 12.2. Australia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
13. Indonesia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 13.1. Indonesia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 13.2. Indonesia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
14. South Korea Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 14.1. South Korea Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 14.2. South Korea Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 14.3. South Korea Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
15. Western Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 15.1. Western Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 15.2. Western Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 15.3. Western Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
16. UK Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 16.1. UK Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 16.2. UK Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
17. Germany Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 17.1. Germany Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 17.2. Germany Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
18. France Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 18.1. France Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 18.2. France Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
19. Italy Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 19.1. Italy Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 19.2. Italy Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
20. Spain Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 20.1. Spain Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 20.2. Spain Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
21. Eastern Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 21.1. Eastern Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 21.2. Eastern Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 21.3. Eastern Europe Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
22. Russia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 22.1. Russia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 22.2. Russia Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
23. North America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 23.1. North America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 23.2. North America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 23.3. North America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
24. USA Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 24.1. USA Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 24.2. USA Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 24.3. USA Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
25. Canada Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 25.1. Canada Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 25.2. Canada Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 25.3. Canada Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
26. South America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 26.1. South America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 26.2. South America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 26.3. South America Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
27. Brazil Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 27.1. Brazil Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 27.2. Brazil Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
28. Middle East Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 28.1. Middle East Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 28.2. Middle East Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 28.3. Middle East Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
29. Africa Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
- 29.1. Africa Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Overview
- 29.2. Africa Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By L/C Type, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
- 29.3. Africa Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market, Segmentation By End User, Historic and Forecast, 2019-2024, 2024-2029F, 2034F, $ Billion
30. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
- 30.1. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Competitive Landscape
- 30.2. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Company Profiles
- 30.2.1. Bank of America Corporation Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.2. Citigroup Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.3. DBS Bank Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.4. JPMorgan Chase & Co. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
- 30.2.5. Mizuho Bank Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
31. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
- 31.1. MUFG Bank Ltd.
- 31.2. Scotiabank
- 31.3. Standard Chartered PLC.
- 31.4. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation
- 31.5. The PNC Financial Services Group Inc.
- 31.6. CoBank
- 31.7. HSBC Holdings plc.
- 31.8. ICICI Bank Group
- 31.9. State Bank of India. Group
- 31.10. Wells Fargo & Company
- 31.11. Barclays Bank PLC
- 31.12. BNP Paribas SA
- 31.13. Credit Agricole SA
- 31.14. Deutsche Bank AG
- 31.15. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Limited
32. Global Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
33. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
34. Recent Developments In The Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market
35. Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
- 35.1 Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market In 2029 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.2 Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market In 2029 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
- 35.3 Letter Of Credit Confirmation Market In 2029 - Growth Strategies
- 35.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
- 35.3.2 Competitor Strategies
36. Appendix
- 36.1. Abbreviations
- 36.2. Currencies
- 36.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
- 36.4. Research Inquiries
- 36.5. The Business Research Company
- 36.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
