Standby Letter of Credit Services

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We provide Standby Letters of Credit (SLOC) to act as a financial safety net for your business transactions. As your guarantor, we ensure your clients and partners receive the assurance they need, guaranteeing smooth and secure business operations.

Structured Credit Support

Standby Letter of Credit

Financely arranges bank-issued Standby Letters of Credit for qualifying corporate transactions, trade obligations, projects and contractual requirements.

Where direct collateral capacity is limited, alternative collateral, financing or sponsor-supported structures may be considered subject to transaction review, KYC and credit approval.

Transaction Parameters

Issuing Institution Regulated bank selected according to transaction, jurisdiction and available credit appetite.
Delivery SWIFT MT760 or another agreed bank instrument structure.
Governing Rules Typically ISP98 or UCP 600 depending on transaction and beneficiary requirements.
Overview

Corporate SLOC Arranging

Issuance is structured around the underlying commercial transaction, beneficiary requirements, applicant credit profile, available collateral and issuing-bank appetite.

Bank Issuance

SLOCs are issued by regulated financial institutions and may be confirmed where required by the beneficiary or transaction.

Credit Support

Structures may incorporate collateral, receivables, inventory, hard assets, sponsor support or other acceptable credit enhancement.

Compliance

All transactions remain subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, documentation and final bank credit approval.

Procedure

SLOC Issuance Process

Eligible transactions move through four stages from initial screening through bank issuance.

01

Review

Submit transaction, applicant, beneficiary and instrument requirements.

02

Mandate

Eligible transactions proceed to engagement, KYC and supporting documentation.

03

Structure

Credit support, collateral and issuing-bank requirements are coordinated.

04

Issue

Draft wording, bank approval and final SWIFT issuance are coordinated.

Submission

Information Required

Complete transaction information allows us to assess feasibility and relevant issuing-bank requirements.

Beneficiary legal name and jurisdiction
Contract value and currency
Requested SLOC amount and expiry
Underlying transaction summary
Available collateral or credit support
Required issuance date
Eligibility

Transaction Profile

Typical Applications

EPC and project contracts, commodity trade, secured imports, performance obligations and other documented commercial transactions.

Generally Not Suitable

Speculative transactions, sanctioned counterparties, unsupported instrument requests or transactions without a clear commercial purpose.

FAQ

Standby Letter of Credit FAQ

Can we choose the issuing bank?
Bank preferences may be considered, but final selection depends on transaction size, jurisdiction, beneficiary requirements and available credit appetite.
How long does issuance take?
Timing depends on transaction complexity, documentation, collateral structure, KYC and issuing-bank underwriting.
Is issuance guaranteed?
No. Every transaction remains subject to due diligence, compliance review and final approval by the proposed issuing institution.
Can an issued SLOC be amended?
Yes. Amendments remain subject to the issuing bank, beneficiary and other relevant parties where applicable.

Submit Your SLOC Requirement

Provide the transaction, beneficiary, requested amount, instrument requirements and available credit support for initial screening.

Submit Transaction Details

Disclaimer. Financely acts as arranger and is not a lender or issuing bank. Transactions are subject to KYC, AML, sanctions screening, documentation, due diligence and final approval by the relevant financial institution. No issuance or financing outcome is guaranteed.

Why Choose Financely for Your Standby Letter of Credit Needs?

Choose Financely for your Standby Letter of Credit needs because we issue SLOCs through trusted banks like Chase, Bank of China, and China Construction Bank, ensuring reliability and credibility.


Our global reach allows us to support businesses in various markets, providing customized solutions tailored to your specific requirements.


We offer secure transactions, flexible terms, and enhanced credibility for your business.


Our expert team guides you through every step of the process, from application to issuance, and provides continuous support to ensure smooth operations and peace of mind.



Avoiding the use of Non-Banking Financial Companies (NBFCs), we prioritize trust and reliability in all our services.

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Issuing Banks

We hold deposits with several banks to ensure liquidity and prompt execution of these financial instruments. Some of the banks we hold deposits with include China Construction Bank, BNP Paribas, HANG SENG BANK & UBP. This allows us to efficiently manage our clients' needs and maintain a strong financial position to support their transactions

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Our team is ready to offer customized solutions to meet your financial needs. Request a quote today and see how we can help you secure your transactions with confidence. Contact us now to get started!

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