BG / SBLC / DLC Issuance With Clear Fees And Upfront Terms

BG / SBLC / DLC Issuance With Clear Fees And Upfront Terms

This page is for companies that want to apply for a Bank Guarantee, Standby Letter of Credit, or Documentary Letter of Credit with clear fees, upfront terms, and a defined process. The focus is on live contracts in trade finance, project finance, and commercial real estate where a bank instrument is a closing requirement.

The service covers one instrument per transaction. We build the structure, prepare the wording, and package the file for banks and credit providers that issue under URDG 758, ISP98, and UCP 600 through regulated partners. You know the structuring fee before you commit and you pay it by bank transfer, not through vague success-only promises.

Apply for Bank Guarantees, SBLCs, and DLCs with a fixed structuring fee and transparent process.
Fees from USD 15,000 per instrument for tickets up to USD 25 million.
Pay the fee by bank transfer via Financely bank details. All issuance decisions and final pricing rest with regulated banks and credit providers.

When To Use This BG / SBLC / DLC Issuance Service

Typical “Apply For BG / SBLC / DLC” Situations

  • You have a signed or near-signed contract that demands a performance guarantee or payment guarantee from a bank.
  • Your EPC or construction contract requires a performance bond or advance payment guarantee under URDG 758.
  • Your trade contract requires a confirmed Documentary Letter of Credit for shipment of goods under UCP 600.
  • Your landlord, seller, or counterparty in commercial real estate requires a bank-backed payment instrument.
  • You want a structured application with realistic terms instead of sending scattered emails to multiple desks.

Minimum Requirements To Apply

  • Company with a real operating track record and clear ownership structure.
  • Underlying contract, term sheet, or draft agreement that explains the reason for the instrument.
  • Financial statements, management information, and KYC documents for your company and key owners.
  • Willingness to share a full transaction pack and respond to follow-up questions in a timely way.
  • Ability to pay the structuring fee in advance by bank transfer and cover any bank charges on issuance.

BG, SBLC, And DLC Types Covered

The service is designed around mainstream instrument types so that credit committees recognise the risk profile and documentation.

  • URDG 758 Bank Guarantees: performance, advance payment, bid, retention, and payment guarantees for projects, supply contracts, and commercial real estate commitments.
  • SBLCs under ISP98 or UCP 600: standby credits covering performance or payment risk where a documentary structure suits the counterparties and jurisdiction.
  • Documentary Letters of Credit (DLCs): commercial LCs for import and export of goods, project equipment, and commodities under UCP 600, including sight and deferred payment.
  • Confirmed instruments: where possible, addition of confirmation or risk participation by credit providers familiar with the sector and country risk.

No templates are forced on you. Wording is based on the underlying contract, governing law, and the practices of potential issuing banks.

How Our BG / SBLC / DLC Issuance Process Works

The process is built so that you know what happens after you pay and what you can expect at each stage.

  • 1. File setup: after payment, we receive your contract, corporate documents, and KYC pack and create a clean transaction summary.
  • 2. Instrument choice: we determine whether a Bank Guarantee, SBLC, or DLC is best suited to the specific counterparty and contract terms.
  • 3. Draft text: we prepare draft wording, including amount, expiry, claim rules, governing rules (URDG 758, ISP98, UCP 600), and any required conditions.
  • 4. Applicant profile: we write a short credit note covering your company, financial position, business model, and risk mitigants.
  • 5. Target issuer list: based on sector, size, and country risk, we identify a short list of banks and credit providers that issue this type of instrument.
  • 6. Outreach and feedback: we approach potential issuers, handle clarifications, and gather non-binding feedback on pricing, security, and conditions.
  • 7. Term sheet stage: we support your review of term sheets or indication letters and help align the structure with your commercial commitments.

Account opening, security documentation, and final issuance are handled directly between you and the chosen issuer, with your own lawyers and advisers involved as needed.

Fee Structure, Pricing, And Bank Details

The aim is fee clarity. You know the cost of structuring and application work before you apply for a BG, SBLC, or DLC through this service.

  • Standard structuring fee: from USD 15,000 per instrument for tickets up to USD 25 million face value.
  • Larger or complex deals: transactions above USD 25 million, multi-jurisdiction groups, or structures with unusual risk may sit in the USD 20,000–30,000 range. This is agreed before any payment.
  • What the fee covers: deal analysis, instrument selection, draft wording, applicant credit note, and targeted approach to potential issuers.
  • What it does not cover: bank issuance fees, confirmation fees, legal costs, collateral or cash cover, and any taxes in your or the issuer’s jurisdiction.
  • Success economics: where agreed, a separate success fee on issued instruments can apply, payable at issuance from proceeds or company funds.
  • Payment method: the structuring fee is paid 100 percent in advance by bank transfer via the Financely bank details page with a clear transaction reference.
  • Refunds: once any structuring or outreach work has begun, the fee is earned and not refundable, regardless of final issuer appetite or your change of plans.

Apply For A BG, SBLC Or DLC With Fixed Structuring Fees

If you have a live contract that requires a Bank Guarantee, Standby Letter of Credit, or Documentary LC and you are ready to pay for proper structuring and an organised approach to issuers, you can pay the fee by bank transfer and share your transaction file to begin the process.

View Bank Details And Pay Structuring Fee

BG / SBLC / DLC Application Service: FAQ

Can you confirm in advance which bank will issue the BG, SBLC, or DLC
No. Issuance depends on the issuer’s risk view, sector appetite, and internal capacity at the time of review. The service prepares a file that is suitable for multiple institutions; the final issuer is determined only after their credit and compliance teams review your transaction and company.
Are bank issuance fees included in the structuring fee on this page
No. The structuring fee covers our work on structure, wording, and outreach only. All bank issuance fees, confirmation fees, cash cover requirements, and legal costs are set and charged by the issuer and must be settled directly with them under their own terms.
Do you arrange so called leased BGs, leased SBLCs, or non recourse monetisation programs
No. The service is limited to instruments issued by regulated banks or credit providers for real trade, project, or commercial real estate transactions. Leased instruments, non recourse monetisation schemes, and similar products are outside scope.
What happens if the issuer asks for collateral or cash cover that we do not want to provide
You always decide whether to accept or reject issuer conditions. If a bank insists on levels of cash cover, guarantees, or security that you find unacceptable, you can decline. The structuring fee remains earned because the analysis and approaches have already taken place, even if you decide not to proceed with a proposal.
Can one application cover several instruments for different contracts at the same time
Each standard engagement on this page covers one primary instrument for one underlying transaction. If you need multiple instruments or support for several contracts, each can be scoped and priced separately so that the work and responsibilities are clear.

Disclaimer: This page describes a paid service to structure and present applications for Bank Guarantees, Standby Letters of Credit, and Documentary Letters of Credit. It is not a commitment to lend, not an offer of credit, and not legal, tax, or investment advice. Any instrument is subject to full underwriting, KYC, AML, sanctions checks, legal documentation, and final approvals by independent issuers. Clients must obtain their own professional advice before entering any transaction. Financely operates as a structuring and coordination platform through regulated partners and does not act as a bank, broker dealer, or fund manager.

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