Bilateral Credit Limit

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Definition: Bilateral Credit Limit


Bilateral Credit Limit


Full Definition of Bilateral Credit Limit


Agreement to limit payments that New York Clearing House Interbank Payments System (CHIPS) member banks are willing to accept from each other to limit intraday credit risk. When payments are sent from one bank to another in CHIPS, the settlement takes place at 4:30pm each day – until settlement occurs, the banks are at risk if the paying bank is financially unable to meet its payment obligation.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Bilateral Credit Limit are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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