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You can use this service to apply for export credit insurance from UK Export Finance (UKEF).

Credit insurance protects you if your buyer doesnt pay you. It doesnt insure the products or services youre exporting.

Who is this service for?

You can use this service to apply for a single contract or multiple (revolving) contracts to the same buyer. You cannot complete this application if youre a broker.

There are also trading restrictions on certain countries and territories. Before you apply, its worth checking if the country or territory youre exporting to is exempt or high risk.

We may also ask you if youve tried to get credit insurance through the private market. This is because were not in competition with the private insurance market but are here to help when they cannot.

Get an instant quote

Get an instant online quotefor your credit insurance premium before you apply. The quote is an estimate and is non binding.

What youll need to apply

During your application, youll be asked to provide information about your:

• company and finances
• buyers details
• trading history with the buyer, if youve worked together before
• anti-bribery code of conduct, if you have one

Find a complete list of what information and documentation youll need for your application.

Check if youre eligible

Before you apply, we need to ask you a few questions to see if youre eligible. Youll find out if you are immediately and you can start your application right away.

Find out more about UKEF credit insurance if you want to know whos eligible and whats covered. If youre unsure, speak to an export finance manager.

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Create an account

Once youve completed the eligibility check, you can create an account. This will save your progress automatically, so you do not need to complete all answers in one session.

Sign in to your account to continue an application.

What happens next?

Well usually let you know our decision within 7 working days. However, it can take us 2 to 3 weeks to process applications if we need more information.

This could be because we have questions, or because the export could have a negative impact on the environment.