Step Four: The exporter submits all the required documents(mentioned in Step Two) to the confirming bank(or the advising bank), depending on the situation. Generally, these documents indicate that the consignment is on the way to the importer. Step Five: The confirming bank(or the advising bank examines the documents against the letter of credit If they meet the requirements of the letter of credit, the bank will pay the exporter, according to the terms of the letter of credit. Step Six: The confirming bank(or the advising bank) which receives the documents from the exporter sends the documents to the issuing bank. Step seven: The issuing bank checks the documents. If the documents are all right, the issuing bank sends the payment as the reimbursement to the confirming(or advising bank) which has paid the exporter. Step Eight: The issuing bank debits the importer's account for the amount paid to the confirming bank(or the advising bank) Step Nine: The issuing bank releases the documents to the importer.