Importing and Exporting

Trading internationally can create opportunity, but you may also be exposed to risk or experience pressure on working capital. We can help reduce risk and ease cash flow, so you can trade with confidence.

Customers with a turnover above £3m can request a call back

Customers with a turnover above £3m can request a call back

Trade Specialists are available to call regardless of turnover.

Call 0345 835 5722

8.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except public holidays. 

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Importing

Importing is a good way for your business to increase choice and reduce costs. From short-term funding through import trade finance solutions, to helping ensure you receive the right goods on time with Letters of Credit, we can support you.

Visit the Importing page

Exporting

Exporting is a good way for your business to reach more markets and grow. From short-term funding through export trade finance solutions, to helping ensure you get paid on time with Letters of Credit, we can support you.

Visit the Exporting page

Bonds and Guarantees

Bonds and Guarantees

Guarantees or Bonds are used for both international and domestic trade when you need to give customers, suppliers or other agencies confidence in your ability to perform under a contract.

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Trade Tracker

Check the status of your Trade transaction requests instantly with our Trade Tracker.

We know how important it is to have visibility of your trade requests from beginning to end, and our online tool enables you to access the status of each request within seconds.

Open Account Platform

Our Lloyds Bank Open Account Platform offers Supplier Finance and Receivables Purchase in one place.

Access to the intuitive online platform provides flexibility, visibility and speed; so you can trade at scale, with ease.

Help me choose

Help me choose

Explore which products and services could help you manage your risk and strengthen your cash flow when importing and exporting.

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Resources for new market growth

Powerful insight platforms and useful guides.

International Trade Portal

Offers practical insight from targeting the right market, to making your first shipment.

Managing trade online

Tools to help you manage your trade activity with Lloyds Bank.

Trade Tracker 

Check the status of your trade transaction requests.