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A Performance Standby Letter of Credit (performance SBLC) is a bank’s independent undertaking to pay a beneficiary if the applicant fails to perform a contract. It is used to backstop performance obligations in construction, EPC, long-term services, O&M, and similar delivery contracts where the beneficiary wants bank-grade recourse. If you need a broader baseline on SBLC mechanics and types, start with Standby Letters of Credit Use Cases and Types and the SBLC FAQ.
Performance refers to the applicant’s obligation to deliver works or services under an underlying contract. If the applicant defaults, the beneficiary can present the demand documents stated in the SBLC. If the presentation complies, the issuing bank must pay, even if the applicant disputes the claim. That is why the core work is drafting and credit support, not marketing.
Terminology varies by jurisdiction. A performance bond is often a surety product issued by an insurer or surety. A bank guarantee may be an independent demand guarantee in some markets, or an accessory obligation in others, depending on local law and wording. A performance SBLC is typically easier to verify and process bank-to-bank. For a practical comparison, see SBLC vs Bank Guarantees vs Demand Guarantees and How Bank Guarantees Work.
Most performance standbys are issued under ISP98 because it is built for standby practice: demands, statements, examination, and timing. Some banks issue under UCP 600 by preference or corridor norms. If the market expects a demand guarantee, URDG 758 is common. For ruleset trade-offs and why they change dispute risk, review ISP98 vs URDG 758 vs UCP 600.
The bank checks documents, not the jobsite. It examines whether the beneficiary presented the required documents in the required form, on time, at the place of presentation. To understand operational handling after a call, read What Happens When an SBLC Is Drawn.
A performance SBLC can fail for two opposite reasons. The wording can be so strict that the beneficiary cannot draw when a real default happens. Or it can be so loose that the applicant’s bank refuses to issue, prices it aggressively, or demands full cash margin. For clause-by-clause guidance, use SBLC Wording Guide.
Performance standbys are issued when the file is underwritable and the controls are clean: contract, counterparties, scope, and credit support. If the SBLC will be transmitted by SWIFT, it is typically delivered via MT760 to the advising bank. See MT760 SBLC Provider Process and, for broader application steps, SBLC Uses, Costs and Application Process.
Banks price performance risk like credit risk. The drivers are issuer policy, applicant strength, tenor, jurisdiction, contract profile, and collateral. Reduced-margin structures exist, but they require a credible risk story and clean controls. If you are exploring reduced margin, start with How to Obtain an SBLC With Little or No Collateral.
If you have a live contract, a defined beneficiary, and you can support KYC, legal review, and instrument drafting, we can confirm the viable issuance route and requirements.
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