MT799 Pre-Advice — Fast Credibility, Clear Intent
Use an MT799 pre-advice to signal bank readiness ahead of a full MT760 SBLC. We optimize wording (Field 79) and coordinate the follow-up issuance to keep your deal on track.
When to Use MT799 Pre-Advice
Scenario | Benefit | Typical Users |
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Urgent deal closing | Secures transaction before full documentation | Commodity traders |
Project kickstart | Allows work to begin before full SBLC | Construction firms |
Tender submissions | Meets bid deadlines | Infrastructure developers |
Relationship building | Establishes banking credibility | New market entrants |
MT799 vs MT760
Feature | MT799 Pre-Advice | MT760 SBLC |
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Format | Free-form SWIFT message | Standardized LC/guarantee format |
Binding | Bank’s promise to issue | Irrevocable obligation |
Cost | ~0.5–1.5% of SBLC fee | Full SBLC fees apply |
Speed | 24–72 hours | ~5–10 business days |
Acceptance | ~85–90% | ~100% |
Tip: MT799 from AA-rated banks often sees ~30% faster acceptance.
Critical MT799 Components
- Field 20: Transaction Reference
- Field 21: Related Reference (future MT760)
- Field 79: Narrative — Amount, currency, beneficiary, proposed terms, expiry, issuance timeline
We craft Field 79 wording for maximum acceptance & frictionless MT760 follow-up.
The MT799 Process
- Document Submission (Day 1) — Completed application, KYC, transaction summary.
- Bank Matching (Day 1) — We align the issuing bank and agree on pre-advice wording.
- Drafting (Day 2) — Compliance review; beneficiary preview if needed.
- SWIFT Transmission (Day 2–3) — MT799 sent; receiving bank verifies.
- MT760 Follow-Up (≤ 5 days) — Full SBLC issuance; MT799 auto-cancels.
Reminder: MT799 is not a payment instrument. It must be followed by a compliant MT760 SBLC.
Case Study — $92M Steel Allocation Saved
Challenge
Buyer urgently needed credible proof of SBLC capacity to secure a mill slot amid competing bids.
Solution
MT799 issued by UBB Investment Bank within 28 hours, including mill-specific narrative terms.
Outcome
Production began 5 days before MT760 arrival. Allocation secured; rival bids neutralized.
Our MT799 Issuance & Follow-Up Network (50+ Banks)
Availability depends on corridor, transaction profile, and compliance outcome. Selection below blends global majors and specialty issuers.
Bank | Country/Region | BIC/SWIFT | Tier | Typical MT799 Window | MT799 Strength | MT760 Follow-Up |
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JPMorgan Chase | USA | CHASUS33 | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Citi | USA | CITIUS33 | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Bank of America | USA | BOFAUS3N | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
HSBC London | UK | MIDLGB22 | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
HSBC Hong Kong | HK | HSBCHKHH | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Standard Chartered (Dubai) | UAE | SCBLAEAD | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Standard Chartered (HK) | HK | SCBLHKHH | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Barclays | UK | BARCGB22 | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Lloyds Bank | UK | LLOYGB2L | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
NatWest Markets | UK | NWBKGB2L | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Deutsche Bank | Germany | DEUTDEFF | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Commerzbank | Germany | COBADEFF | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
BNP Paribas | France | BNPAFRPP | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Société Générale | France | SOGEFRPP | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Crédit Agricole | France | AGRIFRPP | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
ING | Netherlands | INGBNL2A | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
ABN AMRO | Netherlands | ABNANL2A | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Rabobank | Netherlands | RABONL2U | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
UBS | Switzerland | UBSWCHZH80A | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
DBS | Singapore | DBSSSGSG | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
OCBC | Singapore | OCBCSGSG | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
UOB | Singapore | UOVBSGSG | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
MUFG | Japan | BOTKJPJT | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Mizuho | Japan | MHCBJPJT | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
SMBC | Japan | SMBCJPJT | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Bank of China | China / Global | BKCHCNBJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
ICBC | China / Global | ICBKCNBJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
China Construction Bank | China / Global | PCBCCNBJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Emirates NBD | UAE | EBILAEAD | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
First Abu Dhabi Bank | UAE | NBADAEAA | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Mashreq | UAE | BOMLAEAD | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Qatar National Bank | Qatar | QNBAQAQA | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Saudi National Bank | Saudi Arabia | NCBKSAJE | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Standard Bank | South Africa | SBZAZAJJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Absa Bank | South Africa | ABSAZAJJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
RBC | Canada | ROYCCAT2 | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
TD | Canada | TDOMCATT | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Scotiabank | Canada | NOSCCATT | Top 50 Global | 24–48h | High | 100% assured |
Itaú Unibanco | Brazil | ITAUBRSP | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
Banco do Brasil | Brazil | BRASBRRJ | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 100% assured |
PG Asia Investment Bank | Malaysia | AINEMY22 | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–100% assured |
Dushanbe City Bank | Tajikistan | LCMDTJ22 | Specialty Trade | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Standard Commerce Bank | USA | STDMDMDMXXX | Specialty Trade | 24–48h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Asia Pacific Investment Bank | Malaysia | ASPMMYKL | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Credit Foncier IM UND Export GmbH | Germany | CFEGDE82 | Specialty Trade | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Unibanque | UK | UNBQGB22 | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Tabarak Investment Capital | UAE | TIBIAEADXXX | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Golden Touch Investment Bank | Malta | GTIVMT2LXXX | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
UBB Investment Bank | Malaysia | UBBIMY22 | Specialty Trade | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Amanah Islamic Bank | Philippines | AIIPPHM1XXX | Specialty Trade | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Point Bank | UK | POITGB21 | Specialty Trade | 24–48h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Ace Investment Bank | Malaysia | AIBMMYKL | Specialty Trade | 24–48h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
United Bank for Investment | Iraq | UNTVIQBAXXX | Specialty Trade | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
ABC Banking Corporation | Mauritius | ABCKMUMU | Regional / Development | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Maubank Ltd | Mauritius | MPCBMUMU | Regional / Development | 24–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Mauritius Commercial Bank | Mauritius | MCBLMUMU | Regional / Development | 24–72h | High | 95–100% assured |
Exim Bank Tanzania | Tanzania | EXTNTZTZ | Regional / Development | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
International Commercial Bank | South Sudan | ICOCSSJBXXX | Regional / Development | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
United Bank for Africa (Mozambique) | Mozambique | UNAFMZMA | Regional / Development | 48–72h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Euro Exim Bank | St. Lucia | EULULCL1XXX | Specialty Trade | 24–48h | Medium | 90–95% assured |
Bank Hapoalim | Israel | POALILIT | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 95–100% assured |
Bank Leumi | Israel | LUMIILIT | Top 50 Global | 48–72h | High | 95–100% assured |
Note: BICs are presented for routing clarity; actual issuing branch may vary per transaction.
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Frequently Asked Questions (15)
1) Is MT799 a payment or guarantee?
2) Why use MT799 before MT760?
3) What documents are required?
4) How fast can you send MT799?
5) Does MT799 expire?
6) What if the buyer changes terms after MT799?
7) Can we add confirmation on the SBLC?
8) Are there minimum deal sizes?
9) What costs apply?
10) Do you support ESG/green projects?
11) Can a seller rely on MT799 alone?
12) What if the receiving bank questions Field 79?
13) Do you assist with the MT760 draft?
14) Which currencies are supported?
15) Will you work alongside our bank?
Compliance & Standards
All transactions undergo KYC/AML & sanctions screening. Drafts and issuances are aligned with UCP 600 / ISP98 as applicable. We reserve the right to decline files with elevated compliance risk.