Export Finance
Fund your international sales and bridge payment gaps with overseas buyers.
How It Works
Export finance provides working capital against confirmed export orders or invoices raised to overseas buyers. Facilities can be structured with credit insurance to mitigate buyer default risk. Funding is advanced against the export receivable, with settlement when the overseas buyer pays.
Typical Amounts
£100k – £20m+
Terms
Revolving facility aligned to export cycles, typically 12–24 months
Who It's For
UK businesses exporting goods or services internationally, particularly where overseas payment terms of 30–120 days create cash flow pressure.
Key Benefits
- Bridge extended overseas payment terms
- Credit insurance available to protect against buyer default
- Multi-currency facilities available
- Supports growth into new markets
- Government-backed options for eligible exporters
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Insights
Export Finance for UK Businesses: A Practical Guide
How UK exporters fund overseas customers, manage buyer risk and use UKEF support.
What Is Trade Finance? A UK Business Guide
The main products, how the cash cycle works, and what facilities actually cost.
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