Instrument Drafts
Instrument Drafts: SBLC, Guarantee and Bond Specimens
Specimen wording for the instruments we arrange, prepared by our transaction team so applicants, beneficiaries and their banks can review structure and language before a mandate starts.
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9 specimen drafts available on request
Each draft is released after a short form: your name, business email, phone number and consent to receive our trade finance materials. This lets our transaction desk follow up with the correct verbiage for your counterparty and jurisdiction.
Performance Bond — specimen draft
Contract bonds · PDF
Draft wording for a performance bond securing a contractor's obligations under a supply or works contract, with demand and expiry provisions.
Instrument overviewAdvance Payment Guarantee — specimen draft
Contract bonds · PDF
Draft wording for an advance payment guarantee repaying a mobilisation or down payment if the contract is not performed.
Instrument overviewWarranty Bond — specimen draft
Contract bonds · PDF
Draft wording for a warranty bond covering defects in delivered works or goods during the defects liability period.
Instrument overviewGeneral Guarantee — specimen draft
Financial guarantees · PDF
Draft wording for an independent guarantee payable on first written demand, used to secure financial or commercial obligations.
Instrument overviewStandby Letter of Credit (UCP 600) — specimen draft
Standby letter of credit · PDF
Draft standby letter of credit wording issued subject to UCP 600, with presentation requirements and expiry terms.
Instrument overviewStandby Letter of Credit (ISP98) — specimen draft
Standby letter of credit · PDF
Draft standby letter of credit wording issued subject to ISP98, the rule set drafted specifically for standby practice.
Instrument overviewLetter of Credit (SWIFT MT700) — specimen draft
Letter of credit · PDF
Field-by-field draft of a documentary credit as transmitted in SWIFT MT700 format, including documents required and shipment terms.
Instrument overviewLetter of Credit (non-SWIFT) — specimen draft
Letter of credit · PDF
Draft documentary credit issued in paper or secure electronic form where the beneficiary bank does not receive a SWIFT transmission.
Instrument overviewComfort Letter — specimen draft
Comfort letter · PDF
Draft bank comfort letter confirming standing and intent to proceed, used to open negotiations and support allocation procedures.
Instrument overview
All drafts are illustrative specimens provided for information only. They are not offers, commitments, or live instruments, and final wording is always agreed with the beneficiary bank before issuance.
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