Trade Finance & Invoice Finance solutions for UK businesses to import and export goods

Flexible

Borrow £50k to £50m for up to 180 days. Draw when you need, and repay when you want.

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Fast and convenient

We have expert funders in your field. No interference with current banking relationships.

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Transparent and secure

Secure business funding for your supply chain. You know the terms and fees upfront.

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How it works

Most Popular Types of Trade Finance

Fuel

We’ve helped fund commodities from kerosene to diesel using export finance facilities on very flexible affordable terms.
Fuel Finance

Vehicles

Our automotives trade finance facility has enabled buyers to purchase larger volumes of vehicles at more competitive prices.
Invoice finance

Clothing

Our network help SMEs import wholesale stock from abroad so that they can sell garments to wholesalers with higher margins.
Clothing Finance

Scrap Metal

We helped our clients purchase large volumes of stock from abroad in one go to make the most of the current value of the scrap metal.
Metal Finance

What is Trade Finance?

Export or trade finance is an umbrella term for the financing of goods or services used in international trade. Companies trade overseas to increase their market share, compete globally and find competitive suppliers to help grow their businesses. The most common form of finance in this sector is through receivables discounting, issuing Letters of Credit and factoring.

When importing goods from overseas, businesses are often required to pay the full sum of the goods upfront – which is often a strain on working capital. A Letter of Credit is one mechanism which can be used to guarantee payment to the supplier whilst protecting the importer from risks such as non-shipment of the goods. Invoice finance, or factoring is another product which is fundamental in cross-border trade and a core part of supply chain financing. We work with experts both geographically and in specific sectors to help connect you with the most appropriate funder.

Who are Trade Finance Global?

Trade Finance Global was established to help provide trade information and help signpost businesses to find the most appropriate form of funding. We have an established network of non-bank and bank funders, partners and support structures which can assist you in structuring a successful trade deal.