UK Export Finance

UK Government-backed finance and insurance to help you export

Our mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance

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As the UK's export credit agency, our mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.

Established in 1919 as the world’s first export credit agency, we help UK-based exporters of all sizes export to over 200 countries.

Cash to help you take on export orders

Through our working capital solutions, we provide a guarantee to your bank to unlock trade finance facilities.

Finance for International Buyers

We can provide guarantees on loans made to international buyers to finance the purchase of goods or services from a UK supplier.

Insurance to protect your business

An export insurance policy can protect you against the risk of international trade and ensure you get paid.

A Global Network and Over 100 years of Innovation

We work closely with the Department for Business and Trade, the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, HM trade commissioners and British ambassadors to engage with overseas governments and multinational companies looking to buy from the UK

WIN EXPORT CONTRACTS

Our guarantees provide attractive financing to your international buyers

FULFIL ORDERS

We support working capital loans so you can take on and fulfil orders with confidence

GET PAID

Our insurance policies can protect you against the risk of not getting paid for your products

Download the UK Export Finance Guide

Whether you're an experienced exporter or starting to explore international markets, this brochure explains how our innovative products and services supports businesses of all sizes and sectors to achieve their ambitions for global growth.


Complete your details to access the guide and learn how we can help your business on its export journey.


  • Fuel your business growth: Access the working capital you need to expand into new markets and seize global opportunities.


  • Reduce risk: Safeguard your business against the uncertainties of international trade.


  • Level up your competitiveness: Gain the edge you need to succeed in the global marketplace.

Complete your details

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Services from UK Export Finance are only available to companies registered in the UK


UK Export Finance

Address: 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ, United Kingdom