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Bank guarantee

When entering into contracts and agreements, one of the parties often requires their counterparty to provide security in the form of a bank guarantee.

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  • We have a high level of expertise in all types of bank guarantees

  • DNB has a large international correspondent network

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What is a bank guarantee?

A bank guarantee is an obligation from a bank (the guarantor) to pay a certain amount to a guarantee creditor if our customer (the guarantee debtor) does not meet their obligations in an agreement.

Advantages for your business:

  • secure payment of products and services;
  • when a contract condition must be met;
  • secure repayment of down payments;
  • secure compliance with delivery times for work or deliveries.

The most common types of guarantees

Tender guarantee

Tender guarantee is often required when taking part in tender processes to ensure that:

  1. the tender is not withdrawn before the bidding round is finished;
  2. the company that wins the tender fails to sign the contract;
  3. the company that wins the tender can place a performance guarantee for delivery.
Advance payment guarantee

Secure repayment of advances if the supplier does not deliver the product or service as agreed. The advance payment is normally between 10-20 per cent of the contract amount.

Contract and delivery guarantee

The guarantee secures delivery in accordance with the contract. The guarantee amount is normally 10 per cent of the contract sum.

Loan guarantee

Used to secure contractual repayment of loans in another financial institution. The guarantee amount is normally equal to the loan amount.

Toll guarantee

Placed vis-à-vis the government, where the basis is a law or regulation.

Payment guarantee

Secure payment for contracts for product or service delivery. The guarantee can apply to individual deliveries or an ongoing agreement. The guarantee amount is normally the whole contract amount or the outstanding contract amount with the deduction of the advance payment.

Rent guarantee/Tenancy agreements

Secure claims against the tenant if rent, joint expenses etc. are not paid, as well as clearing of the premises after moving out. The guarantee is designed in accordance with the contract.

The guarantee amount is normally an amount equal to 3 or 6 months’ rent.

Licence guarantee

Placed vis-à-vis the applicable transport authority.

Maintenance bond

Ensures that obligations after the delivery of goods or services are met in accordance with the contract. The guarantee amount is normally between 5-10 per cent of the contract sum.

Guarantee for tax payment

Placed vis-à-vis the government to ensure the correct payment of tax deductions for the company’s employees and is an alternative to deposits in a tax withholding account.

Do you need any help?

We are available from Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:00 on 915 04800. If you have a client manager at DNB you can contact them directly.

Guarantees FAQ

What’s needed to get a guarantee?

When DNB places a guarantee, we undertake a payment obligation vis-à-vis guarantee creditors. If we have to pay a claim that is received under a guarantee, we’ll seek a refund from our customer (guarantee debtor).

A guarantee therefore entails a credit risk to DNB and an application for a guarantee/guarantee facility limit will undergo a credit assessment in the same way an application for credit or a loan.

Why should I choose DNB as my guarantor?

DNB has a high level of expertise and can help you formulate guarantee documents of a high standard. We also have a large international correspondent network and can provide all types guarantees all over the world.

Our trade finance and guarantee products

  • Bank guarantee

    Security when buying and selling products and services

  • Documentary collections

    A secure and effective form of settlement

  • Letter of Credit

    Payment confirmation for international trade

  • Secure Trading

    Reduce risk when trading domestically and internationally.