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Trade Overseas

Whether you’re new to trading overseas or have an established practice in place, we have the experience, capabilities and global operational services to meet your business needs.

As a buyer or seller, where and who you are trading with have a significant impact on your banking needs, as does your specific trade cycle. That’s why at Barclays our first step is to work closely with you to understand your entire business, and the role you want trading overseas to play within it.

New to trading overseas

We understand that businesses are looking at new opportunities for business growth all the time, and that trading overseas can offer such an opportunity. The risks involved, however, are always a key consideration, whether you’re planning on buying or selling overseas.

• Payment risk – how and when will you get your money?
• Foreign country risk – how are trading conditions different overseas, and what impact could the political climate have on them?

At Barclays, we offer a range of products and services that can help you mitigate these risks, such as Letters of Credit, Bonds and Collections, as well as supporting you in setting up international payment accounts if you are dealing with foreign currencies.

In addition, our experienced Relationship Directors and product specialists will take the time to understand your entire business in order to develop an end-to-end approach that could benefit you.

Established overseas trading

If you’re already buying and/or selling overseas, you may be considering new markets or ways to improve your trading operations.

Whether you are considering Supplier Financing, Open Letters of Credit or Trade Loans, you can benefit from the expertise of our Trade and Working Capital product specialists who will work with you to develop bespoke solutions based on your needs. 

Our wider expertise will also support you in considering options to manage other risks, including foreign exchange exposure.

Important information

The products referred to in this webpage are subject to separate terms and conditions.

Key products to support your business

Talk to us

Find out more about trading overseas by talking to your Relationship Director.

New to Barclays? Our experienced UK-based team can listen to your business need, offer assistance on-the-spot or put you in touch with the right specialist at Barclays. Call us on

0800 015 4242*

Alternatively we can call you back or you can email us with your query.