Auto Writing : Business Letters

Dear Sirs

In connection with a consignment of .. .,
CIF . . ., on board m.v. . . ., we are forwarding
the enclosed documents:

– bill of lading,

– insurance policy,

– duplicate invoice,

– certificate of origin,

– certificate of loading,

– certificate of analysis.

We would request you to release the
documents listed to the consignee on
payment in cash of our Invoice No. .. .
for a total amount of . . .

Please credit this sum to our account with
yourselves after deducting your charges.

We thank you in advance for your assistance.

Yours faithfully

Dear Sir or Madam

In order to handle our business in your
country, we wish to open a current account
at your bank. We would therefore
be most grateful if you would let us know
your conditions as regards interest payment,
commission, account charges, etc.

In addition, we would also like to know
what formalities must be fulfilled to open
such an account.

We hope to hear from you soon.

Yours faithfully

Dear Sir or Madam

Now that the euro has been introduced in
our countries we no longer find it necessary
to have an account at your bank.

Please transfer the balance to our account
at . . . Bank, a/c no. . . ., sort code . . .

Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Yours faithfully