Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) Provider

Financial & Performance SBLC Provider for Trade and Projects

Financial & Performance SBLC Provider for Trade and Projects

Looking for an SBLC provider you can brief and close with. Financely underwrites risk, structures collateral, forms an SPV with accounts, aligns wording to ISP98, and arranges MT760 issuance from top banks. Advising and confirmation can be added when required. Clear covenants. Dated closing plan.
Who this serves
  • * Traders and importers with firm offtake
  • * EPC, O&M, and supply contractors needing performance support
  • * Project sponsors requiring advance or warranty security
When it fits
  • * Contract or loan term sheet requires an SBLC under ISP98
  • * Beneficiary accepts MT760 from rated banks, with optional confirmation
  • * Collateral can combine cash, receivables, inventory, or guarantees
What we deliver
  • * Underwriting, SPV setup, account opening, and liquidity raise
  • * SBLC issuance by MT760 with bank approved wording
  • * Advising or confirmation by an A rated bank when needed

Financial SBLC vs Performance SBLC

Type Primary Use Trigger Rules Typical Tenor
Financial SBLC Loan, lease, or payment support where SBLC is accepted Failure to pay as scheduled ISP98 6 to 24 months
Performance SBLC Projects, EPC, warranty, O&M, and delivery obligations Failure to perform or meet milestones ISP98 or URDG 758 6 to 36 months

SBLC types we arrange

SBLC Type Use Case Rules Tenor
Commercial SBLC Trade shipments and revolving supply ISP98 or UCP 600 3 to 12 months
Advance Payment SBLC Secures deposit until delivery or commissioning ISP98 To milestone plan
Tender SBLC Bid security for tenders ISP98 or URDG 758 Bid period plus buffer
Warranty or O&M SBLC Post completion obligations and defects liability ISP98 12 to 36 months

How a credible SBLC provider runs the process

1
Underwrite and design

We model cash flows, counterparties, and draw profile. We set amount, tenor, reduction path, and any confirmation. The term sheet states conditions, security, and a dated plan.

2
SPV and accounts

We form an SPV if required, open accounts, and document security. Margin is optimized with pledged deposits, receivables, inventory, guarantees, and account control.

3
Bank selection and approvals

We align wording, select the issuer, and complete KYC and sanctions checks. MT799 pre advice can be sent once approvals, security, and fees are cleared.

4
MT760 issuance and monitoring

Issuer releases MT760. We track advising, confirmation, amendments, and reduction or cancellation. Evidence of delivery is kept in the deal file.

Collateral and control options

Primary support
  • * Partial cash or pledged term deposit
  • * Assigned receivables or offtake with collection accounts
  • * Inventory with control agreements or warehouse receipts
Enhancements
  • * Parent or sponsor guarantee for a defined slice
  • * Escrow or account control with auto sweeps
  • * Political or performance cover where available
Issuer and confirmation
  • * Issuance via top banks subject to approval
  • * Advising and confirmation by an A rated bank when required
  • * ISP98 wording mirrored line by line

Eligibility checklist for an SBLC provider mandate

  • * Executed contract, LOI, or award letter with SBLC requirement
  • * Beneficiary bank coordinates and annex wording
  • * KYC pack and corporate documents
  • * Collateral plan across cash, receivables, inventory, or guarantees
  • * Clear tenor and reduction plan
  • * Fees and third party costs funded per mandate

Pricing and schedules

Commission and fees

Time based SBLC commission plus arranger fee sized to collateral, tenor, and issuer. Legal, KYC, courier, and government charges are passed through.

Advance rates

Cash margin can be reduced with strong collateral and controls. Final advance rate depends on counterparty quality and issuer feedback.

Timeline

Underwriting and term sheet, SPV and accounts, documentation and KYC, then MT760 issuance. Timings are fixed at mandate and tracked to the day.

SBLC provider FAQ

Do you issue without any cash margin?

Support is always required. We minimize cash by combining pledged deposits with receivables, inventory, guarantees, and account controls accepted by the issuer.

Can you add confirmation?

Yes when the beneficiary asks for it. We arrange advising and confirmation with an A rated bank where available.

Is this a leased SBLC?

No. Issuance is genuine. MT760 is operative. The undertaking is tied to a real contract or financing purpose.

Which banks issue?

Top banks subject to credit and compliance. Names are disclosed at mandate with wording and conditions.

Do you send pre advice?

Yes if required by the beneficiary. MT799 pre advice can be sent once approvals, security, and fees are set.

What rules apply?

SBLCs issue under ISP98 unless the beneficiary requests UCP 600 or URDG 758 for a specific case.

Refund guarantee

If we accept your mandate and fail to deliver an issuer approved draft SBLC text and a compliance cleared issuance approval within the agreed timetable, we refund our arranger fee. Third party costs are excluded. Terms are set in the mandate letter.

Request SBLC terms from a credible provider

Send the contract summary, SBLC amount and tenor, beneficiary bank details, and your collateral plan. We reply with structure options, pricing, and a closing checklist.

Request SBLC Issuance

Financely acts as an arranger on a best efforts basis through regulated partners. Eligibility depends on KYC and AML, sanctions screening, legal and technical diligence, and approval by issuing banks. Nothing here is a commitment to issue or to lend.

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