How SBLC Collateralization Works
This page explains the practical flow to secure a collateral backed SBLC. It covers screening, ISP98 drafting, applicant indemnities and security, escrow and account control, collateral posting at the issuing bank, MT760 issuance, and monitoring to expiry. If you already know what you need, request underwriting on the core page Third Party Collateral Guarantee for SBLC Issuance. No em dashes are used in this document.
Snapshot:
Four to six weeks with responsive parties. ISP98 text with objective draw conditions. Applicant margin and security. Escrow and account control in place before issuance. Collateral posted at issuer. MT760 sent to the named beneficiary. Monitoring until expiry and release.
End To End Flow
Stage |
What Happens |
Outputs |
1. Screening |
KYC on applicant and beneficiary. Contract authenticity. Sanctions and red flags check. |
Eligibility decision and initial term sheet items. |
2. Structuring |
ISP98 draft with objective evidence. Define amount, tenor, expiry, and draw package. Set applicant margin and security. |
Draft SBLC text, indemnity, security term sheet. |
3. Controls |
Escrow agreement and account control agreement. Payment routes and sweep instructions locked in. |
Executed escrow and ACO drafts ready to go live. |
4. Approvals |
Collateral provider credit approval. Issuing bank line allocation. Insurance terms if required. |
CP list, allocation note, optional policy wording. |
5. Posting |
Applicant signs indemnity and security. Margin posted. Collateral provider posts funds or eligible securities at the issuer. |
Collateral confirmation and go live checklist signed. |
6. Issuance |
Optional MT799 pre advice. MT760 SBLC issued to the named beneficiary. Closing pack compiled. |
SWIFT copies, executed documents, contacts and notices. |
7. Monitoring |
Milestone checks and step downs. Renewal or cancellation planning. Collateral release at expiry if no compliant draw. |
Release letters and final confirmations. |
Drafting Essentials For ISP98 Standbys
- Clear purpose and named beneficiary aligned to a real contract.
- Amount, tenor, and expiry date with business day conventions.
- Objective draw package with specific documents and signatures.
- Presentation place and method, time for examination, and reinstatement rules if any.
- Governing rules cited as ISP98 with the issuer identified by legal name and SWIFT.
Applicant Security And Recourse
Providers require the applicant to share risk. Margin is posted and a security package is granted so any compliant draw can be recovered. The set commonly includes a reimbursement and indemnity agreement, share pledge or debenture, assignment of proceeds, and step in rights where appropriate.
Controls That Banks Expect
Control |
Purpose |
Escrow Agreement |
Defines payment routes, release conditions, and who can instruct the bank. |
Account Control Agreement |
Gives springing control over accounts and sets sweep mechanics to avoid diversion. |
Collateral Confirmation |
Issuer confirms receipt of cash or eligible securities before sending MT760. |
Insurance Where Used |
Performance bond or credit insurance reimburses compliant draws subject to policy terms. |
Timelines And Key Dependencies
- Clean KYC and contract proof speed approvals.
- Beneficiary readiness and bank coordinates avoid SWIFT returns.
- Jurisdiction items like approvals and filings can add weeks.
- Insurance underwriting takes time. Start early if required by the counterparty.
Mistakes That Delay Issuance
- First demand wording with no documentary checks.
- Unverified beneficiary or vague bank details.
- No indemnity or refusal to provide margin.
- Skipping escrow and account control.
- Attempting to repurpose the standby for monetization.
Ready To Start Your SBLC Issuance
Move to the core page to request a term sheet and underwriting. We coordinate a funded collateral provider, structure the instrument, and manage issuance.
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FAQ
Which rules do you use for drafting
ISP98 by default. UCP600 can be used if the counterparty requests it. The goal is objective evidence for any draw.
Do I need to post margin as the applicant
Yes. Expect margin or a security package. It aligns incentives and covers first loss if the standby is called.
How long does issuance take
Four to six weeks with clean documents and responsive parties. Jurisdiction items and insurance can extend the timeline.
Can I change the beneficiary after drafting
Not without a new approval. The beneficiary is verified during screening. Changes require fresh checks and may reset the clock.
Financely structures, underwrites, and coordinates issuances with banks and investors through regulated partners. We do not issue letters of credit. Nothing here is a commitment to lend or invest. All transactions are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, contract verification, and bank approvals. Terms and timelines vary by jurisdiction and counterparty readiness.