Abbreviations in Business/Commercial English
attn. | (for the) attention (of) |
Abbreviation | Explanation |
---|---|
a/c | account |
acct. | |
attn. | (for the) attention (of) |
B/E | bill of exchange |
B/L | bill of lading |
cc | carbon copy |
cf. | compare |
cfr. | cost and freight |
cif | cost, insurance, freight |
cip | carriage and insurance paid to |
C/N | credit note |
c/o | care of |
cod | cash on delivery |
Corp. | Corporation |
cpt | carriage paid to |
cwo | cash with order |
D/A | documents against acceptance |
DDP | delivery duty paid |
DN | debit note |
D/P | documents against payment |
enc(s) | enclosure(s) |
EXW | ex works |
FOB | free on board |
for | free on rail |
Inc | Incorporated (US) |
L/C | letter of credit |
Ltd | limited |
p&p | postage and packing |
p.p. * | on behalf of |
pto | please turn over |
re | with reference to, regarding |
RRP | recommended retail price |
SAE | stamped addresses envelope |
VAT | Value Added Tax |
ZIP (code) | zone of improved delivery (US) |
* (lat.: per procurationem)
Ulrike Schroedter contributed to this table. Thanks to Peter.