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Counter Standby Letter Of Credit
"I need a Counter Standby Letter of Credit under Nigerian law for FirstBank Nigeria issuing a guarantee to Standard Chartered Bank London for USD 5 million, supporting a primary SBLC related to an oil and gas equipment purchase, with expiry date of March 15, 2025."
1. Letter Reference and Date: Unique identification number of the CSBLC and issuance date
2. Issuing Bank Details: Complete name, address, and SWIFT code of the bank issuing the Counter Standby Letter of Credit
3. Beneficiary Details: Full name and address of the beneficiary bank (issuer of the primary Standby Letter of Credit)
4. Primary Credit Reference: Details of the primary Standby Letter of Credit being counter-guaranteed
5. Amount and Currency: Maximum amount and currency of the Counter Standby Letter of Credit
6. Expiry Details: Expiry date and place of the Counter Standby Letter of Credit
7. Drawing Terms: Conditions and documentation required for drawing under the CSBLC
8. Governing Law and Jurisdiction: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and relevant jurisdiction
9. Applicable Rules: Reference to applicable international rules (typically ISP98 or UCP 600)
1. Transfer Provisions: Include when the CSBLC needs to be transferable to other beneficiaries
2. Partial Drawings: Include when multiple partial drawings are to be permitted
3. Special Payment Conditions: Include when there are specific payment timing or method requirements
4. Anti-Money Laundering Declarations: Include when required by specific regulatory requirements or bank policies
5. Force Majeure Provisions: Include when specific force majeure conditions need to be addressed
6. Language Preference: Include when the CSBLC might be used in multiple jurisdictions with different languages
1. Schedule A - Drawing Certificate Format: Template of the certificate to be presented when making a drawing under the CSBLC
2. Schedule B - Authorized Signatories: List of authorized signatories from the beneficiary bank with specimen signatures
3. Schedule C - Fee Schedule: Detailed breakdown of all applicable fees and charges
4. Appendix 1 - Primary SBLC Details: Complete copy or key details of the primary Standby Letter of Credit being counter-guaranteed
5. Appendix 2 - Supporting Documents: List and formats of any additional supporting documents required for drawings
6. Appendix 3 - Communication Procedures: Detailed procedures for communications between parties including SWIFT formats and requirements
Authors
Applicable Rules
Banking Day
Beneficiary
Beneficiary Bank
Business Day
Counter Standby Letter of Credit
Complying Presentation
Drawing Certificate
Drawing Terms
Effective Date
Event of Default
Expiry Date
Force Majeure Event
Governing Law
ISP98
Issuing Bank
Maximum Drawing Amount
Nominated Bank
Notice of Drawing
Presentation
Primary Standby Letter of Credit
Principal
Relevant Documents
SWIFT
UCP 600
Underlying Transaction
Banking Hours
Authorized Signatory
Confirmation
Documentary Requirements
Payment Obligation
Reimbursement Obligation
Transfer Rights
Applicable Interest Rate
Default Interest Rate
Fees and Charges
Nigerian Banking Regulations
Central Bank Requirements
Dispute Resolution Procedures
Drawing Rights
Payment Obligations
Documentary Requirements
Presentation Requirements
Expiry and Termination
Fees and Charges
Reimbursement
Transfer Rights
Force Majeure
Representations and Warranties
Compliance with Banking Regulations
Anti-Money Laundering
Sanctions Compliance
Communications
Notice Requirements
Default Events
Dispute Resolution
Governing Law
Amendment Procedures
Assignment
Severability
Confidentiality
Indemnification
Set-off Rights
Currency Provisions
Jurisdiction
Banking and Financial Services
International Trade
Oil and Gas
Construction and Infrastructure
Manufacturing
Telecommunications
Power and Energy
Maritime and Shipping
Mining
Real Estate Development
Legal
Trade Finance
International Banking
Risk Management
Compliance
Treasury
Operations
Credit Administration
Documentation
Customer Relations
Trade Finance Manager
International Banking Officer
Credit Risk Manager
Documentary Credits Specialist
Legal Counsel
Compliance Officer
Treasury Manager
Banking Operations Manager
Financial Controller
Senior Bank Relationship Manager
Trade Finance Operations Officer
Banking Products Manager
International Business Development Manager
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