Guarantees

An international guarantee is a written undertaking by a guarantor, usually a bank, to ensure that a supplier or contractor receives compensation in the event of a breach of contract.

There are several different types of guarantee, and more than one type can be included in a contract.

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Overview of guarantees

About guarantees Read general information about guarantee standards and regulations. Read about guarantees	Types of guarantee Read about the characteristics of the different types of bonds and guarantees. Read about types of guarantee

International rules Guarantees are subject to various international rules and regulations. Read about international rules	FAQ We have compiled a set of frequently asked questions about guarantees. See FAQ about guarantees

Glossary We have compiled a glossary of terms often used in guarantees. See a glossary of guarantee terms

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Go local Read about our trade and export finance services across northern Europe (new window):	Download fact sheets Read more about our trade finance products and services in these booklets (PDF): Download factsheet on Documentary Credits (619 KB) Download factsheet on Int'l. Guarantees (533 KB) Download factsheet on Collections (534 KB) Download factsheet on Business Online (447 KB) To read PDF documents, download Adobe Reader®