Types of guarantees
Exporters seeking to win overseas contracts that are put out to tender may have to provide the importer with guarantees as part of the tendering process. Northern Bank offers a wide range of guarantees, and samples can be downloaded in Word files for your company’s use.



Bid or tender bond
Ensures that the importer is guaranteed if the exporter defaults on its obligations as tenderer.

Performance bond
Ensures that the importer receives payment if the exporter's obligations are not fulfilled.
Advance payment bond
Ensures repayment to the importer of an advance amount made to the exporter should he fail to fulfil his obligations under the contract.

Retention bond
The buyer may withhold part of the contract amount for a specified period after delivery of goods or services.

Payment guarantee
Ensures payment to the exporter if the importer defaults its payment obligations.

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