The difference between margin and deposit is:
1. Different concepts. A security deposit generally refers to the amount of money that one or both parties to a contract retains with the other party or deposits with a third party to ensure the performance of the contract;
2. The deposit is a type of security interest and a pledge guarantee. A special form of deposit, that is, in order to guarantee the performance of a debt, the debtor or a third party transfers a certain amount of money or equivalent to the creditor for possession. If the debtor fails to perform the debt under the contract, the creditor can receive priority from the deposit.
"People's Republic of China and Civil Code"
Article 588
If the parties agree on both liquidated damages and a deposit, one party shall In the event of a breach of contract, the other party may choose to apply liquidated damages or deposit terms.
If the deposit is insufficient to cover the losses caused by one party's breach of contract, the other party may request compensation for losses exceeding the amount of the deposit. Article 589
If the debtor performs the debt as agreed and the creditor refuses to accept it without justifiable reasons, the debtor may request the creditor to compensate for the increased expenses.
During the delay in payment by the creditor, the debtor does not need to pay interest.