Verifiable Bank Proof of Funds for Trade, Projects, and Acquisitions
Proof of Funds is not a marketing document. In serious transactions, it is a verification step that confirms a buyer or sponsor has cleared liquidity
or a documented capital commitment that can be verified by a regulated counterparty. If the “POF” cannot be independently verified, it will be ignored
by competent sellers, advisors, and lenders.
Financely is an advisory firm. We do not “rent” deposits, do not issue bank instruments, and do not provide unverifiable templates.
Where a POF is appropriate, we structure the transaction workflow and coordinate issuance or confirmation through regulated counterparties,
subject to underwriting, KYC and AML, sanctions screening, and executed documentation.
What Counts as Verifiable Proof of Funds
A verifiable POF is a confirmation that can be authenticated through a bank-to-bank channel, a controlled fiduciary arrangement,
or a documented capital commitment from a professional credit provider. The core point is verification: the counterparty must be able to validate the issuer
without relying on screenshots, forwarded PDFs, or a random email signature.
| Format |
Description |
How It Is Verified |
| SWIFT MT799
|
Authenticated free-format bank-to-bank message used for readiness and confirmation workflows. |
Recipient bank validation via authenticated channel. |
| Bank Letter
|
Confirmation letter on issuer letterhead tied to a defined purpose and scope. |
Issuer validation via controlled callback or verified corporate channel. |
| Escrow Confirmation
|
Funds held under a fiduciary or escrow agreement with defined release conditions. |
Escrow agreement, fiduciary confirmation, and settlement mechanics. |
| Capital Commitment
|
Conditional commitment from a private credit provider tied to underwriting and documentation. |
Commitment letter, conditions precedent, and verification by the provider. |
When Proof of Funds Is Actually Required
Trade Transactions
Sellers may require confirmation of payment capacity prior to allocating product, accepting nomination, or initiating bank instrument workflows.
The request is usually tied to contract execution, LC issuance planning, or prepayment mechanics.
Project Finance
Sponsors are often asked to evidence equity readiness, development capital, or committed co-investment before lenders spend time on full underwriting.
Business Acquisitions
Sellers and M&A advisors commonly request liquidity evidence before granting exclusivity, releasing diligence, or accepting aggressive closing timelines.
SBLC or Bank Guarantee Issuance
Issuers typically require evidence of margin or eligible collateral capacity, plus KYC and risk approvals, before issuing a contingent liability instrument.
What Is Not Verifiable
Many “POF” documents fail immediately because they are not issued through a verifiable pathway or they attempt to substitute images for authentication.
In practice, the following formats routinely fail counterparty review:
Leased or Rented POF Claims
Deposit balances are not leased for third-party display. If the workflow is “pay a fee, get a PDF,” it is not a verifiable bank confirmation.
Static Screenshots and Scanned Statements
A screenshot has no authentication, no chain of custody, and no counterparty validation route. Serious sellers and banks will not accept it.
Letters With No Verification Channel
If there is no controlled callback, no verified corporate channel, and no accountable issuing institution, the document is functionally unusable.
Purpose-Free “To Whom It May Concern” Papers
Generic letters not tied to a defined transaction purpose are treated as marketing. In underwriting, purpose and conditions matter.
How Financely Structures A Verifiable POF
Financely does not position POF as a standalone shortcut. In credible workflows, POF follows a basic sequence:
define the transaction purpose, confirm capital source, complete compliance steps, then issue or confirm through an accountable channel.
| Step |
What Happens |
Output |
| 1) File Intake
|
Transaction summary, parties, requested amount, timeline, and intended verification method. |
Requirements checklist. |
| 2) Screening
|
Document review, feasibility, and confirmation of a compliant pathway tied to the real deal. |
Go / no-go decision. |
| 3) Underwriting
|
Capital source review, conditions, and counterparty compliance readiness. |
Indicative structure. |
| 4) Issuance
|
POF delivered through the selected method, subject to issuer policies and executed documentation. |
Verifiable confirmation. |
Indicative Fees and Timelines
Fees and timing depend on transaction complexity, verification method, and the compliance profile of the parties. Below is an indicative range used for planning.
| Structure |
Indicative Fees |
Indicative Timing |
Typical Output |
| Escrow Confirmation
|
From USD 10,000 |
2 to 5 business days |
Escrow or fiduciary confirmation tied to terms. |
| Private Credit Commitment
|
USD 15,000 to 25,000 |
5 to 10 business days |
Commitment letter or bank-confirmed readiness where applicable. |
| Integrated M&A or Project
|
Included within mandate scope |
Aligned to deal timeline |
Confirmation issued at the appropriate stage of execution. |
Request A Quote
If proof of funds is required for a live transaction, submit your file with the purpose, amount, parties, and target close date.
We will revert with the verification pathway, required inputs, and the execution plan.
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Disclaimer: This page is for general information only. It does not constitute legal, tax, regulatory, investment, or credit advice and it is not an offer or commitment by Financely or any third party to provide any financing or instrument. Financely is not a bank, lender, broker-dealer, or investment adviser. Any issuance, confirmation, escrow, or financing is provided solely by third-party regulated or professional counterparties under their own approvals, policies, and documentation. All matters are subject to eligibility, due diligence, KYC and AML review, sanctions screening, definitive documentation, and approvals.