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What is the purpose of a standby letter of credit?

April 26, 2017credit letter purpose standby

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What is the purpose of a standby letter of credit?

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Unlike a documentary credit (L/C or documentary L/C), a standby letter of credit functions as a guarantee (default status). The standby L/C is only called in if payment and/or performance under the underlying transaction is not effected on time.