alleryStart learning →A standby letter of credit is mainly meant to serve as what?
AThe usual means of payment
BA travel cash facility
CA fallback payment on default
DA discount on freight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. A fallback payment on default
A standby credit is retained in reserve and paid only if the underlying contract is not performed.
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