Commercial Verification And Trade Support
Commercial Proof Of Funds, MT199, MT799, And Bank Comfort Letters
Financely acts as arranger for commercial proof of funds solutions delivered through regulated providers for legitimate corporate use cases. Supported formats may include banker proof of funds letters, MT199 bank-to-bank messages, MT799 pre-advice messages, and Bank Comfort Letters where appropriate. Minimum size is USD 500,000. Pricing starts at USD 10,000 and scales with amount, format, urgency, jurisdiction, and compliance complexity.
This service is built for real transactions. It is not for personal wealth display, immigration files, crypto wallet screenshots, or speculative “monetization” stories. The goal is simple: provide a counterparty with a document or bank message they can actually review and verify within a defined commercial context.
That distinction matters. A commercial proof of funds document is not a guarantee, not a loan commitment, and not a promise that a separate deal will close. It is evidence of funds position, banking capacity, or transaction readiness in a format matched to the actual use case and the recipient’s verification requirements.
Important:
Financely is an arranger, not a bank. All requests are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, purpose review, document review, and provider acceptance. Wording must be factual, purpose-tied, and verifiable.
When Commercial POF Is Appropriate
Vendor Or Supplier Qualification
A seller may require proof of liquidity before allocating product, accepting an order, or moving to final contract execution.
Tender Or Bid Participation
Some bids, lease submissions, charters, and procurement processes require evidence of funds or banking capacity before the file advances.
Bank-To-Bank Comfort
A beneficiary bank may want a message confirming funds position or transactional readiness before it spends time on an LC, SBLC, or related banking process.
Credit Or Counterparty Review
An internal committee or external counterparty may need comfort that the applicant has real financial backing before issuing terms or reserving capacity.
Available Formats And Indicative Terms
| Format |
Typical Use |
Indicative Amount Range |
Indicative Turnaround |
Key Notes |
| Banker Proof Of Funds Letter |
Vendor qualification, lease review, tender support, corporate due diligence |
USD 500,000 to USD 100,000,000+ |
2 to 5 business days after KYC, wording approval, and fee |
Delivered on provider letterhead. Wet-ink, courier, notarization, or apostille may be arranged separately where needed. |
| MT199 |
Free-format bank-to-bank message providing commercial information or comfort tied to a defined transaction |
USD 1,000,000 to USD 250,000,000+ |
3 to 7 business days after text approval and bank setup |
Sent to beneficiary bank BIC only. Bank setup, recipient details, and RMA requirements may affect timing. |
| MT799 |
Structured bank-to-bank pre-advice or readiness message used in selected trade or instrument workflows |
USD 5,000,000 to USD 500,000,000+ |
5 to 10 business days subject to bank acceptance and compliance |
Not a payment instrument and not a standalone undertaking to pay. Used only where the structure and wording are appropriate. |
| Bank Comfort Letter |
General banking comfort for a defined commercial purpose |
USD 500,000 to USD 100,000,000+ |
3 to 7 business days after language approval |
Purpose-limited wording only. It is not a guarantee, not a credit approval, and not a commitment to lend. |
Pricing And Commercial Terms
Starting Price
Pricing starts at USD 10,000 for simpler banker proof of funds letters at the minimum transaction size.
Indicative Range
Fees usually range from USD 10,000 to USD 65,000 depending on amount, format, jurisdiction, complexity, and urgency. MT799 requests typically sit at the upper end.
Fee Basis
This is a document and issuance-coordination service. Fees are flat, quoted in advance, and are not success-based.
Third-Party Costs
Courier, notarization, apostille, translation, and bank messaging costs may be billed separately where they apply.
Fee policy:
once drafting, compliance work, or issuance coordination begins, fees are non-refundable. If issuance fails solely because of a provider-side issue after acceptance, the matter is either remedied or cancelled without a further service charge.
Controls And Eligibility
Corporate Clients Only
This service is limited to companies and commercial transactions. Personal, consumer, and immigration requests are declined.
Minimum Size
The minimum request size is USD 500,000. Very small requests are usually not commercially efficient for this format.
Purpose Review
Each request must have a defined commercial purpose, a named recipient or use case, and wording that can be justified factually.
Banking Discipline
SWIFT messages are handled bank-to-bank only. No screen-only “proof,” no messenger-app screenshots, and no third-party claims without proper bank delivery.
Process
1. Intake
You submit the RFQ, target amount, purpose, recipient details, timeline, and corporate KYC package.
2. Scope And Quote
The appropriate format is identified, the file is screened, and a fixed quote is issued if the request appears workable.
3. Engagement
Once the fee is paid, we coordinate draft language, provider requirements, and any bank setup items relevant to the issuance path.
4. Compliance Review
The provider reviews the company, owners, purpose, wording, and sanctions exposure before proceeding.
5. Issuance
The letter is delivered on letterhead or the SWIFT message is sent bank-to-bank once approvals and technical checks are complete.
6. Verification
The receiving counterparty verifies through the documented bank contact path or through normal banking acknowledgment procedures.
What we do not support:
personal or immigration proof of funds, crypto wallet balance screenshots, leased funds, “funds for any purpose” letters, MT103 pre-advice marketing claims, monetization schemes, high-yield programs, or wording that misstates banking capacity.
What This Service Is And Is Not
A commercial proof of funds document can help satisfy a transaction condition, support diligence, or reduce counterparty uncertainty. It cannot replace substantive underwriting, contract negotiation, or a separate credit approval by the other side. Used correctly, it moves a legitimate file forward. Used incorrectly, it becomes noise.
For businesses that need broader transaction support beyond document issuance, Financely also explains how the firm works
across underwriting, structuring, and execution-led mandates. Separate advisory mandates may also apply where an asset-based lending or underwriting process
is more suitable than a proof of funds document alone.
Request A Commercial Proof Of Funds
Submit your request with the target amount, recipient details, commercial purpose, and required timeline. Minimum size is USD 500,000. Pricing starts at USD 10,000.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a proof of funds letter a commitment to lend?
No. A proof of funds letter or Bank Comfort Letter can confirm balances, banking relationship, or capacity for a defined purpose. It is not a loan, not a guarantee, and not a lending commitment.
What is the difference between MT199 and MT799?
MT199 is a free-format bank-to-bank message used to convey information or comfort. MT799 is a more structured pre-advice style message used in selected banking workflows. Neither is a payment and neither is a guarantee by itself.
Can you issue to a personal account or for a visa file?
No. This service is limited to commercial, corporate, and transaction-linked use cases.
Do you accept crypto for fees?
No. Fees are payable through approved fiat channels only.
How long does issuance take?
Simple letters often take 2 to 5 business days after KYC, fee payment, and wording approval. MT messages typically take 3 to 10 business days depending on bank setup and compliance.
Will this guarantee my transaction closes?
No. It helps satisfy a documentary or verification requirement, but the counterparty still makes its own commercial and credit decision.
Can I request custom wording?
Yes, within reason. Wording must remain factual, purpose-specific, and consistent with provider policy. Guarantee-like language is rejected.
Do you provide SBLCs or bank guarantees?
Separate mandates may be considered for SBLC-related structuring or introductions to relevant counterparties. Financely does not sell or “lease” instruments.
Can this be used for monetization?
No. We do not support monetization schemes, high-yield trading stories, or similar promotional structures.
What happens if the counterparty changes its mind?
The service fee remains earned once work begins. The document service is separate from the counterparty’s later commercial decision.
Disclaimer:
Financely acts as arranger only. All services remain subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, provider approval, and document suitability. Proof of funds letters, MT199 messages, MT799 messages, and Bank Comfort Letters are not substitutes for a loan agreement, not payment instruments, and not assurances that a separate transaction will complete.