Standby LC

Standby Letter of Credit Services | Fast & Secure SBLC from Top Banks

Guarantee your financial obligations with Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC) issued by AAA-rated banks. Our SBLC services offer a secure and trusted solution for trade, project funding, and contractual guarantees. With coverage up to $50 million USD, issued within 10-30 business days, we provide the confidence you need for seamless transactions.

Secured VS Unsecured SBLC

Collateralized SBLC

When dealing with most banks, they will ask you to have 100% collateral to back up the Letter of Credit. This means you need to secure the credit with assets or cash equivalent to the value of the credit.


Be mindful that banks will also charge extra fees for using the Letter of Credit, usually between 2% & 6% annually, plus some initial issuing charges.


Knowing these costs is important to use SBLC effectively for your business needs. 

Unsecured SBLC

In some rare situations, if you don’t have enough collateral, a bank might still issue an unsecured LC if they think the transaction is low risk.


In case the bank insists on collateral and you don’t have it, you will need to find a third party to provide it.


It’s crucial to understand these aspects to avoid any unforeseen complications in your business transactions. 

 

Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) Term Sheet
Parameter Details
Issuer
  • AAA-rated international banks.
  • Full compliance with UCP 600 or ISP98 rules as applicable.
Applicant
  • Corporate entities or project SPVs with a proven credit profile.
  • Backed by collateral, retainer fees, or parent company guarantees where required.
Purpose
  • Performance guarantees.
  • Payment guarantees for trade and project finance transactions.
  • Credit enhancement for lenders or investors.
SBLC Amount
  • Minimum: $5 million.
  • Maximum: $250 million (higher amounts subject to additional underwriting).
Tenor
  • 1 to 3 years, renewable.
  • Shorter tenors available for specific transactions.
Retainer Fee
  • Non-refundable: $50,000 to $150,000 depending on SBLC amount.
  • Payable upon term sheet execution.
Issuance Fee
  • 1.0% to 3.0% of SBLC face value annually.
  • Based on creditworthiness and transaction complexity.
Conditions Precedent
  • Submission of financial statements and credit documentation.
  • Clear proof of underlying transaction or project.
  • Verification of collateral or guarantees supporting the SBLC.
Security Package
  • First-ranking lien on collateral, if applicable.
  • Parent company or personal guarantees.
  • Assignment of receivables or other cash flow rights.
Disbursement Timeline
  • SBLC issuance within 10-30 days after all conditions precedent are satisfied.
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