Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC)
Issuance, leasing, purchase and monetization of Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC MT760) from AAA-rated banks worldwide.
SBLC Issuance, Lease & Purchase
We arrange Standby Letters of Credit (SBLC MT760) issued from tier-one European and American banks including HSBC, Barclays, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas and Deutsche Bank. Whether you need an instrument as security for a loan, a trade transaction or a business undertaking, we deliver via SWIFT MT799 followed by MT760, fully bank-to-bank.
- Issuance from AAA-rated global banks
- Leasing at competitive annual fees
- Purchase of owned instruments with full face value at maturity
- SWIFT MT799 / MT760 bank-to-bank delivery
- Usance LC and documentary LC arrangements available
Who Uses an SBLC
Importers, exporters, contractors, developers and project sponsors use SBLCs to secure performance, unlock credit lines and back trade obligations across borders.
- Collateral for project funding and non-recourse loans
- Security for suppliers and counterparties in international trade
- Backing for tender and performance obligations
- Balance-sheet liquidity without selling assets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the SBLC leasing fee?
SBLC leasing is arranged at competitive annual rates (typically 4% of face value per year on top-rated instruments).
Which banks issue the SBLC?
Instruments are issued from first-class banks such as HSBC, Barclays, JP Morgan, BNP Paribas, Société Générale and Deutsche Bank.
How is the SBLC delivered?
Delivery is bank-to-bank over the SWIFT network, using MT799 as a preliminary and MT760 for the final instrument.
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