A SBLC or Standby Letter of Credit is a method of asset enhancement used to increase a client's investment potential.
A Standby Letter of Credit can be used internationally or nationally to support business transactions in numerous ways, which allows businesses to reach their investment project goals swiftly, securely and simply.
A SBLC is just a type of Bank Instrument that is issued to non profit organizations, individuals, trust, endowments, corporations, pension funds or to any entity that is payable.
The SBLC allows a client to accomplish their goals by substituting the credit of the bank for that of the client, for the purpose of facilitating business or trade.
There are basically two types: standby and commercial. The latter is the primary payment mechanism for a transaction, whereas the SBLC is a secondary payment mechanism.
Some of the uses of a Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC) include:
- Lessen common international trading risks
- Ease the establishment of new business relationships between companies and individuals
- Optimize cash flow by freeing up company capital which might otherwise be locked up as deposits
- Maintain capital for company business expenses
- Expedite trade and transactions both domestically and internationally
- Support the payment of financial agreement and/or obligations
- Help maintain investment plans
- Since the SBLC is normally less costly than other modes of guarantee and are simpler and faster, it reduces expenses
