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Bank guarantees (BGs), standby letters of credit (SBLCs), and letters of credit (LCs) are financial instruments used in international trade. They serve to ensure payment security. BGs and SBLCs are similar, while LCs are a more specific form of payment security.

Bank Guarantee (BG):

• A bank guarantee is a guarantee issued b a bank for a debt or performance of another party.

• It obligates the bank to pay the beneficiary if the debtor party fails to fulfill its obligations.

• Bank guarantees can be used for various purposes, such as securing contracts, securing payments, or obligating the performance of work.

Standby Letter of Credit (SBLC):

• An SBLC is a bank's guarantee to make payment to a beneficiary if the originator fails to fulfill their contractual obligations.

• SBLCs are often used in international trade to secure payment when the parties have different legal systems or no prior business relationship.

• The bank only pays once the beneficiary submits a payment request and the contractual terms are met.

Letter of Credit (LC):

• An LC is a bank's guarantee to make payment to the beneficiary if the terms of the LC are met.

• LCs are primarily used as a means of payment in international trade.

• An LC differs from an SBLC in that it not only applies in the event of default but also functions as a means of payment if the terms are met.

By comparison:

• A bank guarantee is more general and can be used for a variety of purposes.

• A SBLC is more specific and serves as a guarantee of payment in the event of default.

• A LC is a means of payment, not a guarantee.