《跟单信用证统一惯例(第500号)》(简称《UCP500》)是国际商会关于跟单信用证实务的一个文件,是指导国际银行间处理跟单信用证业务的依据,虽然不是法律,但自从其实施以来,已为世界绝大多数国家所采用。正确理解和掌握国际惯例,在实务中熟练运用,对树立银行的良好形象,保障国际贸易结算业务的顺利进行具有非常重要的意义。一、运用国际惯例,保障信用证业务的 “Uniform Practice for Documentary Credits (No. 500)” (abbreviated as “UCP500”) is a document of the International Chamber of Commerce on the practice of documentary credit verification and is the basis for guiding international inter-bank transactions in the processing of documentary letter of credit, although it is not a law. However, since its implementation, it has been adopted by most countries in the world. Correctly understanding and mastering international practices and using them skillfully in practice have a very important significance in establishing a good image of the bank and ensuring the smooth progress of the international trade settlement business. First, the use of international practices to protect the letter of credit business