UKEF General Export Facility
UK Export FinanceUK-wide£25k – £25m
Who can apply
UK exporters can seek lender facilities supported by a UKEF guarantee, generally up to around £25 million. Applicants must satisfy lender/UKEF checks and meet the official UK export-sales and UK economic-activity declarations.
Key criteria
- The applicant must meet the published UK export-sales tests.
What it funds
Government guarantee (typically 80%) on working-capital facilities from participating banks to support exporters' trade cycles — frees cash to fulfil international orders.
How to apply
Apply via a participating bank; UKEF provides the guarantee behind the lender's facility.
Evidence you'll need
- Export contracts or pipeline
- Management accounts
- Bank facility application
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
Ask about eligibility
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