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    Proof of Funds (POF) and Bank Comfort Letter (BCL) for Petroleum Buyers

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    Proof of Funds (POF) and Bank Comfort Letter (BCL) for Petroleum Buyers

    A POF or BCL proves to the seller that you can pay. Acceptable formats:

    • MT799 RWA from a top-50 international bank
    • Bank statement under 7 days old, signed by bank officer
    • BCL on bank letterhead with verifiable phone number

    Rejected formats: screenshots, PDFs from "private banks" with no SWIFT, blockchain "proofs."

    Get help structuring POF at petrointermediation.com.

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