UK Export Finance

UK Export Finance is the UK government's export credit agency.

Founded in 1919, UK Export Finance may be the world's oldest export credit agency, but its product line is hugely innovative to fit today's exporters. It has the financial capacity to unlock UK trade overseas. 

Working closely with over 100 private credit insurers and lenders to help UK companies access export finance, the loans, insurance policies or bank guarantees that enable international trade to take place as easily and securely as possible.

UK Export Finance has 100 years of experience supporting UK businesses to achieve global success. As the world's oldest Export Credit Agency (ECA) they have a proud history of innovation while maintaining standards and principles.

They continue to innovate, improve and diversify in order to insure that UK exporters of all shapes and sizes, backed by the UK's world-class ECA, can achieve sustained international success.

By helping businesses across the UK to access the finance they need for export success, UK Export Finance have success stories to share from across multiple sectors.  Have a look at their success stories

What products and services do UK Export Finance offer?

Your local Export Finance Manager

Alissia Deane is an Export Finance Manager, for UK Export Finance.

Their mission is to advance prosperity by ensuring no viable UK export fails for lack of finance or insurance, doing that sustainably and at no net cost to the taxpayer.

Prior to joining UK Export Finance in December 2021, Alissia has spent over 15 years in banking and finance, including various roles at Yorkshire Bank, Shawbrook Bank and Mercia Asset Management. Alissia has extensive experience helping SME and corporate businesses with funding and supporting them on their growth journey.

With her wealth of experience, Alissia is now the Export Finance Manager for West Yorkshire helping businesses to export, trade safely, and get paid. 

  Alissia Deane

  Export Finance Manager