Fund your exports, imports and trading activity
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.
To find out more about Trade Loans, take a look at our Fact Sheet (PDF, 185KB)
Existing Shostra Bank business customers
If you’re an existing customer, please contact your relationship manager for more information on how Trade Loans could help your business.
New customer
If you’re a new customer with an annual turnover of less than £2 million, you can give us a call on 0345 050 1420. If it’s over £2 million, call us on 0345 050 1421.
Customers with hearing and speech impairments can contact us by using our Relay Service: 18001 0345 050 1420 if your turnover is less than £2 million and 18001 0345 050 1421 if it's over £2 million.
Customers with hearing and speech impairments can contact us by using our Relay Service: 18001 0345 303 0077.
For more information on accessibility visit: https://www.business.shostra.com/business/accessibility.html
Calls may be recorded for training and monitoring purposes.
To see how much your call might cost, visit the call charge information page.
Bonds & guarantees, and standby letters of credit, provide companies with additional protection in respect of their business or customers, performance or financial obligations. We can issue guarantees on your behalf or receive and validate guarantees issued by other banks in your favour.
Provide a secure method of settlement and reduce the risk of non- payment for delivered goods. Once issued they are legally binding, irrevocable and cannot be cancelled unless all parties agree.
Documentary collections provide a secure way to make and receive payments during international trade.
To compare all of our Trade Finance products, see our Trade Finance Homepage
