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We support your international journey every step of the way

Whether you're just setting out on your international journey or are an established multinational, we’re making sure you get support every step of the way.

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Santander Navigator

A subscription offering that collates our years of experience and knowledge into one online portal. It provides a unique gateway to identifying growth opportunities, navigating bureaucratic challenges, optimising logistics and connecting you to the experts who can help you forge your path.

Sector and country specialists

With a deep knowledge of markets and contact networks, our country and sector specialists can connect you with potential suppliers and customers, and help you navigate local laws and regulations.

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Finance and risk management

Access a range of tailored financing options from working capital and term loans through to trade finance. Our risk solutions group are available to help you understand and manage any currency risk.

International desk services

A suite of services for businesses expanding overseas. Includes multilingual assistance and information on financial and non-financial service available from Santander and our local partners.

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All lending is subject to status and lending criteria.

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Supporting business success overseas

With export ambitions for Poland, see how we helped connect Zabou with the experts they need to get up and running in Poland. Gary Neville and our Poland country specialist, Magda Crosa, talk through the key considerations, learnings and watchouts.

Connecting businesses to new markets

Our trade missions are a great way to build the connections you need to grow. We took 14 gin and whiskey businesses to India to meet the people who could help them expand into this market. Watch our video to see how we could support your business expand into new markets.

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We have the know-how to get you established overseas

Depending on the stage you are at in your international journey, we have a range of expertise to support your business…

New to international trading and investment?

We’ll help you discover new opportunities in foreign markets.

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Identifying market opportunities

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Familiarisation with basic trade logistics

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Finding counterparts

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Exploring markets

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Familiarisation with local laws and regulations

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Understanding the financial solution required

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Getting ready to trade

Trading internationally already?

Access solutions for scaling and increased market efficiency.

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Building trust with existing partners

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Building scale and efficiency

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Finding new providers

Establishing offices abroad?

Leverage our alliances and partnerships to gain a strong foothold.

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Setting up a local office

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Acquisitions and joint ventures

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Local funding

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Managing subsidiaries

A truly global reach

Our clients benefit from Santander’s international presence, and our alliances in other markets across the world.

Covering 85%* of the UK’s trade and investment flows

4th largest bank in Europe**

Leadership position in 10 core markets***

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Alliance Banks

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Sources: *Internal data 2023, **Europe's 50 largest banks by assets, 2023, ***2022 Annual Review


International journeys supported by Santander

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Vimto fizz into new markets with our connections

Nichols plc were looking to expand into new markets and needed help making local connections. So, we introduced them to our digital platform called Santander Navigator.

Santander Navigator saved them time finding the right people to speak to. This included a potential new distributor, who was able to share deeper insights into the market. Nichols plc were also able to benefit from further support via trade checklists, events, and training information.

Insights and solutions for international growth

Santander Trade Barometer

We regularly analyse the responses of businesses with the size and ambition to engage in international trade, to provide unique insight into current business attitudes. This helps us to offer the right guidance and support to help businesses achieve their international ambitions.