UK Export Finance
The UK's export credit agency, providing guarantees and loans for exporters.
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Overview
UK Export Finance (UKEF) is the UK's export credit agency, supporting UK exporters and overseas buyers of UK goods and services. It complements rather than competes with private-sector finance, stepping in when commercial cover is unavailable or insufficient.
What they fund
- General Export Facility (working capital for exporters)
- Export Development Guarantee for larger exporters
- Bond Support Scheme for performance bonds
- Export Insurance Policy against non-payment
- Buyer Credit and Supplier Credit facilities
- Direct Lending Facility for overseas buyers
Typical applicant
UK-registered exporters of all sizes — from first-time exporters needing a single bond through multinational manufacturers financing multi-year overseas contracts. Sectors range from defence and aerospace to renewables, infrastructure and creative industries.
Funding instruments
Application routes
- Free initial consultation with a UKEF Export Finance Manager
- Apply through your bank (most working-capital products are bank-delivered with UKEF guarantee)
- Direct application for buyer credits above £25m
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About the provider
The UK's export credit agency, providing guarantees and loans for exporters.