Standby Letters of Credit

A standby letter of credit can be issued as an alternative to a cross-border guarantee, or to satisfy the requirements of the U.S. market.

A standby letter of credit has all the characteristics of a cross-border guarantee, except that it must have an expiry date, which can be extended at regular intervals at the option of the exporter, to satisfy the requirements of the buyer.

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