(a) Except as otherwise provided in section 5--113, unless a letter of
credit  provides  that it is transferable, the right of a beneficiary to
draw or otherwise demand performance under a letter of credit may not be
transferred.
  (b) Even if a letter of credit provides that it is  transferable,  the
issuer may refuse to recognize or carry out a transfer if:
       (1) the transfer would violate applicable law; or
       (2) the  transferor  or  transferee has failed to comply with any
           requirement stated in the  letter  of  credit  or  any  other
           requirement  relating to transfer imposed by the issuer which
           is within the standard practice referred to in subsection (e)
           of section  5--108  or  is  otherwise  reasonable  under  the
           circumstances.
Structure New York Laws
5-106 - Issuance, Amendment, Cancellation, and Duration.
5-107 - Confirmer, Nominated Person, and Advisor.
5-108 - Issuer's Rights and Obligations.
5-112 - Transfer of Letter of Credit.
5-113 - Transfer by Operation of Law.
5-114 - Assignment of Proceeds.
5-115 - Statute of Limitations.
5-116 - Choice of Law and Forum.
5-117 - Subrogation of Issuer, Applicant, and Nominated Person.