As we will see / the documentary credit system provides the exporter will very small risk of non - payment / provides that he complies with the bank's conditions. It also provides the importer with a credit from his bank. Besides / the importer is provided with the ability to check that the exporter has complied with certain conditions related to shipment by having a bank check certain documents rather than checking them by himself. Through the documentary credit system the foreign buyer has access to expert advice / assistance and support of the banking system