Guarantee Transfer Condition refers to the terms and restrictions that must be met when the beneficiary transfers its rights under a guarantee to a third party (such as a subcontractor, supplier, or bank) in guarantee business. This term is commonly used in international engineering contracting, commodity trading, and supply chain finance to clarify whether transfer is permitted, whose consent is required, the scope of transfer, and legal effect. Usage scenarios include: the beneficiary needs to assign guarantee rights to a financing party as security, or the main contractor transfers guarantee rights to a subcontractor. Notes: Guarantees usually stipulate 'non-transferable' unless explicitly permitted; transfer requires written consent of the guarantor (bank), otherwise it is invalid; transfer may involve additional fees and procedures; distinguish 'guarantee transfer' from 'Assignment of Proceeds'—the former transfers the entire guarantee rights, while the latter only assigns the right to receive payment. Unlike 'transferability of guarantee', this term emphasizes the specific conditions of transfer rather than a general attribute. Foreign trade practitioners should carefully review the guarantee text to avoid claim failure due to unclear transfer conditions.
📝 Examples
1. Under the main contract, we as the beneficiary require the bank to add a guarantee transfer condition in the advance payment guarantee: allowing us, with the bank's written consent, to transfer the claim rights under the guarantee to the subcontractor, so as to ensure the recovery of its subcontracting project payment. (Note: Clarify that transfer requires bank consent and limit the scope of transfer.)
2. The exporter receives a performance guarantee issued by the importer, in which the guarantee transfer condition stipulates: without the prior written permission of the issuing bank, the beneficiary shall not transfer its rights under the guarantee; if violated, the guarantee automatically becomes invalid. (Note: Emphasize transfer restrictions and consequences of violation, reminding the beneficiary to operate compliantly.)
💡 Foreign Trade Tips
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