There are no differences in the meanings of the words, it is merely the fact that collateral is often used in the US and security is used in the UK.

Does collateral mean security?

What Is Collateral? The term collateral refers to an asset that a lender accepts as security for a loan. ... The collateral acts as a form of protection for the lender. That is, if the borrower defaults on their loan payments, the lender can seize the collateral and sell it to recoup some or all of its losses.

What is difference between collateral and primary security?

Primary security is the asset created out of the credit facility extended to the borrower and / or which are directly associated with the business / project of the borrower for which the credit facility has been extended. Collateral security is any other security offered for the said credit facility.