An SBLC (standby letter of credit) is a guarantee of payment issued by a bank on behalf of a client to secure payments to a third party if the client fails to meet contractual obligations. SBLC monetization agreements allow small businesses to use SBLCs to access financing and promote confidence in their creditworthiness. Banks will require collateral, like cash or property, to protect themselves in case of default on the SBLC. Fees for SBLC monetization agreements typically range from 1-10% of the SBLC value.