Nº 0043 Listed July 2026 Rolling
UK Export Finance
About this funding
UK Export Finance provides government-backed guarantees to help businesses access loans and other trade finance facilities.
The scheme supports companies that sell internationally and can demonstrate a minimum level of turnover from international sales.
Eligible sectors include agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, technology, transport, utilities and many others. Greater Manchester and North West businesses can apply regardless of loan amount required.
Interested businesses should contact UK Export Finance or the Department for Business and Trade to discuss eligibility, their specific trade finance needs, and available guarantee options.
Who can apply
Businesses must demonstrate minimum turnover from international sales. Open to companies across agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, technology, and numerous other sectors. Available to North West and Greater Manchester enterprises.
How to apply
Contact UK Export Finance or the Department for Business and Trade for assessment of eligibility and to discuss specific trade finance requirements and guarantee options
Common questions
- What is UK Export Finance?
- UK Export Finance offers government-guaranteed loans and trade finance to businesses with international sales across most sectors in Greater Manchester and the North West.
- How much funding is available?
- UK Export Finance offers No maximum loan limit.
- Who can apply for UK Export Finance?
- Businesses must demonstrate minimum turnover from international sales. Open to companies across agriculture, manufacturing, life sciences, construction, hospitality, retail, technology, and numerous other sectors. Available to North West and Greater Manchester enterprises.
- What is the deadline?
- UK Export Finance accepts applications on a rolling basis — you can apply at any time.
- Who provides UK Export Finance?
- UK Export Finance is provided by Department for Business and Trade.
- How do I apply for UK Export Finance?
- Contact UK Export Finance or the Department for Business and Trade for assessment of eligibility and to discuss specific trade finance requirements and guarantee options.
Recorded from gov.uk · Entry Nº 0043 of the Manchester Business Services register.