Bank Letter of Guarantee

  1. The letter must be on official bank letterhead and signed by a bank representative. IMPORTANT: THE BANK MUST STATE THAT THEY IRREVOCABLY GUARANTEE THE PAYMENT OF THE CHECK BEING PRESENTED. IT IS NOT SUFFICIENT FOR THE BANK TO STATE THE CREDIT LIMIT OR BALANCE OF THE INDIVIDUAL/COMPANY.
  2. The letter must state the name of the individual or company for whom the guarantee is being stated and if a check is used, it must have the same name printed on it.
  3. The letter should contain the account number on which the check or wire transfer is to be drawn and the check or wire transfer should match this same account number.
  4. The letter should state an ending date after which the letter of guarantee will expire (at least seven days from auction).
  5. The letter must contain a maximum amount for which the bank will guarantee. The check must not be written for more than is guaranteed by the bank.

SAMPLE BANK LETTER

MM/ DD/ YYYY
Champion Assets Ltd.
P.O. Box 33
Endeavour, SK
S0A 0W0

Attention: Office Manager;

(BANK NAME) irrevocably guarantees payment in full to Champion Assets Ltd. by (BUSINESS NAME) drawn on account (NUMBER), up to the amount of $ (DOLLARS) to purchase items at the (AUCTION NAME). This letter of guarantee is valid until (Month, Date, Year).

Regards,

(BANK REPRESENTATIVE)
(TITLE)
(BANK NAME)

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