Having supported clients in international trade for decades, we have built the global networks, local support and expert solutions to help you trade efficiently and securely – and expand your trading opportunities with confidence.
Trade finance is a suite of financial products that facilitate trade flows and transactions between importers and exporters, across both domestic and international markets.
Our Global ECA Financing team works with clients to provide holistic Export Credit Agency (ECA) financing solutions. The team works across the full credit spectrum, offering structuring, trade and working capital solutions.
We take a highly coordinated approach when working with ECAs to minimise operational risk and improve efficiency. This approach allows us to:
Barclays supports businesses seeking to expand internationally, from multinationals seeking new markets and managing transactions across different time-zones and currencies, to enterprises looking for support with their trade strategy. Our specialists are on hand to help you with a full suite of banking services, so that you can make the most of the global marketplace.
Exporting is GREAT
At Barclays, we are committed to working with the UK government (great.gov.uk^) to support UK businesses and their trading ambitions, from providing access to finance to offering the expertise of our teams of product specialists.
At Barclays, we are committed to working with the UK Government to support UK businesses and their trading ambitions.
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Crawford Falconer, Chief Trade Negotiation Adviser for the Department of International Trade, discusses the UK Government’s priorities in pursuing Free Trade Agreements with countries around the world.
Partnering with UK Export Finance, Barclays was able to help Mechatherm use a Bond Support Scheme to fulfil its commitments and secure a contract with Alba.
2022 is set to be another challenging year for trade and export. But growth and export forecasts are robust, and there are plenty of opportunities for resilient businesses.
As Covid-19 related restrictions start easing on July 19th, businesses are focusing on the likely implications for their working capital cycles. Read our article to see how you can remain in good shape going forward.
To discuss your business requirements and how Barclays can support you, contact us today.