Guarantees and trade finance
AIB supports your business with secure guarantees, letters of credit, and documentary collections. These solutions build trust, reduce risk, and help you trade with confidence at home and abroad.
Bank guarantees
Secure your business commitments with AIB’s range of guarantees, issued on your behalf to reassure partners and clients.
Letters of credit
AIB supports your international trade by guaranteeing payment when agreed conditions are met. Our LCs reduce risk for both importers and exporters, ensuring smooth transactions with partners worldwide.
Documentary collections
AIB supports your international trade by guaranteeing payment when agreed conditions are met. Our LCs reduce risk for both importers and exporters, ensuring smooth transactions with partners worldwide.
Frequently asked questions
What do I need to apply?
You’ll need:
An active AIB account
Valid business license
Updated Article of Association (AoA)
Collateral or counter-guarantee (for some products)
How can I apply?
Send your application to [email protected] or contact the Trade Finance team at 020 255 1190 / 1192 / 1194.
What guarantees are available?
Bid bond, performance, advance payment, retention, shipping, and custom guarantees.
How long does it take to issue a guarantee?
If all requirements are fulfilled, guarantees can often be issued the same day.
Can guarantees be amended or cancelled?
Yes, but only with written consent from involved parties.
Do I need to provide collateral?
Yes. Collateral or margin money is usually required, either as cash or a counter-guarantee from an A-class bank.
What types of LCs are available?
Sight, deferred/usance, standby, and revolving.
What documents are needed for an import LC?
A valid business license, updated AoA, proforma invoice, and agreed LC terms.
Are securities required for documentary collections?
No. Documentary collections do not require security.
What do I need to apply?
You’ll need:
An active AIB account
Valid business license
Updated Article of Association (AoA)
Collateral or counter-guarantee (for some products)
How can I apply?
Send your application to [email protected] or contact the Trade Finance team at 020 255 1190 / 1192 / 1194.
What guarantees are available?
Bid bond, performance, advance payment, retention, shipping, and custom guarantees.
How long does it take to issue a guarantee?
If all requirements are fulfilled, guarantees can often be issued the same day.
Can guarantees be amended or cancelled?
Yes, but only with written consent from involved parties.
Do I need to provide collateral?
Yes. Collateral or margin money is usually required, either as cash or a counter-guarantee from an A-class bank.
What types of LCs are available?
Sight, deferred/usance, standby, and revolving.
What documents are needed for an import LC?
A valid business license, updated AoA, proforma invoice, and agreed LC terms.
Are securities required for documentary collections?
No. Documentary collections do not require security.
What do I need to apply?
You’ll need:
An active AIB account
Valid business license
Updated Article of Association (AoA)
Collateral or counter-guarantee (for some products)
How can I apply?
Send your application to [email protected] or contact the Trade Finance team at 020 255 1190 / 1192 / 1194.
What guarantees are available?
Bid bond, performance, advance payment, retention, shipping, and custom guarantees.
How long does it take to issue a guarantee?
If all requirements are fulfilled, guarantees can often be issued the same day.
Can guarantees be amended or cancelled?
Yes, but only with written consent from involved parties.
Do I need to provide collateral?
Yes. Collateral or margin money is usually required, either as cash or a counter-guarantee from an A-class bank.
What types of LCs are available?
Sight, deferred/usance, standby, and revolving.
What documents are needed for an import LC?
A valid business license, updated AoA, proforma invoice, and agreed LC terms.
Are securities required for documentary collections?
No. Documentary collections do not require security.
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