How do I check a counterparty that uses SCO in a deal?

The term itself is not enough to clear or condemn a deal. What matters is the counterparty behind the pitch. Screen that name for free against 8 sanctions lists plus PEP and OilFlow's first-party cluster corpus in seconds, or order the full 7-step dossier for $25, and confirm identity documents and banking details independently before you transact.

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SCO

Soft Corporate Offer — a seller-side offer document naming price, volume, and loading logistics.

An SCO (Soft Corporate Offer) is the seller's opening pricing document. It lists product grade, volume range, loading port, laycan window, pricing basis (e.g., Dated Brent +/- differential), and payment instrument (LC at sight, CAD, etc.).

A legitimate SCO is signed by an authorised seller representative, comes on letterhead, and references a specific tank allocation or terminal loading slot. Fake SCOs are a scam-circuit staple — they typically promise unusual volume at sub-market prices, reference "Russian origin" with "EU5 specs," and come without any port-agent or SGS contact. See Virgin D2.

Related: ICPO, SPA, FCO.

Frequently asked

What does SCO mean in oil and commodity trading?: Soft Corporate Offer — a seller-side offer document naming price, volume, and loading logistics.
How do I check a counterparty that uses SCO in a deal?: The term itself is not enough to clear or condemn a deal. What matters is the counterparty behind the pitch. Screen that name for free against 8 sanctions lists plus PEP and OilFlow's first-party cluster corpus in seconds, or order the full 7-step dossier for $25, and confirm identity documents and banking details independently before you transact.