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TradeFlow - An efficient, free, secure service
TradeFlow™, our online trade banking service, is a simple and secure way to increase the speed, visibility and control of your letters of credit, bonds, guarantees and collections. It provides end-to-end monitoring – from purchase order to payment for buyers, and from order to cash for sellers.
TradeFlow is accessible anywhere, anytime _ all you need is a secure internet connection. And it delivers real-time processing that connects you directly to our back-office system.
Already registered? Login to TradeFlow
Easy administration
Track the progress of all your transactions in one place and opt-in to receive email alerts updating you on the progress of your transactions, such as the payment of an export letter of credit. TradeFlow removes the need for faxes, you can even view discrepancies against a letter of credit and respond online.
Adaptable
Create custom templates and a library of your most commonly used phrases using TradeFlow, so you don’t have to re-key information. You can control individual access rights including appropriate authority and approval levels for each individual.
Process in real-time
Once you authorise an application for trade finance via TradeFlow, such as an import letter of credit, it's immediately in our hands without the need for faxes or waiting for the post. TradeFlow will also update you the moment we receive confirmation of trade finance in your favour, such as an export letter of credit from one of your customers. This means less paperwork and less downtime.
Online and secure
Use TradeFlow anywhere you have an internet connection, anytime. There's no need for any special software or training, and it's secure.
Helping your business to trade
TradeFlow isn't just a tool; it can also be a useful resource for your business. We have brought together some of the most renowned trade support companies - some at discounted rates (or even free) - into one easy to use page just for TradeFlow customers.
New to international trade
Track down suppliers in different countries and find training and advice on tax, risk management and regulatory issues.
Experienced in international trade
Access market research to help you expand into new markets or territories, or read up on the latest news and international trade issues.
How does TradeFlow banking work?
TradeFlow is accessed through the internet, using a user ID and password. As soon as you've logged in, you can start to apply for trade finance, such as letters of credit, create or amend existing transactions, receive advice of trade finance and access resources to help your business to trade.
Easy to use
You and your staff can receive training when you sign up, although it's simple to use without training. There’s also online help available, if you need it.
Minimum technical requirements
A reasonably recent computer with internet access is all that is required. Your computer needs to have:
- At least 512 MB RAM
- 100MB free space on your system drive
- Microsoft Internet Explorer IE7 or below. TradeFlow currently does not support IE8.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader 6.0 or above
- Microsoft Excel 2000 or later
- Screen resolution 1024 x 768, or higher
- Cookies enabled
- JavaScript enabled
- Pop-ups enabled
How much does TradeFlow cost?
Access to TradeFlow is free. The only costs are the charges for the trade finance itself and some of the extra features that we provide, such as refresher training and access to some trade support services. Your relationship manager can provide this information.
Is TradeFlow secure?
The whole system is protected using powerful encryption technology. If you have any specific questions about the security features on RBS TradeFlow please contact us.
I have offices in other parts of the UK and abroad. Can they use automatic trade banking, too?
Once we have approved your application, and as long as you have internet access, your User ID and Password, you can use automatic trade banking anywhere and at any time. You can allocate your staff with access to the same information, wherever they're located.
Can my staff authorise their own work?
You can control exactly how automatic trade banking is used within your business. You can set individual access privileges for each of your employees. Each person uses their personal ID and password to log in, so you can decide who has the authority to view what. The system also lets you set limits on the amount of money that a particular person can sign off. Or you can set it up so that two people need to sign it off, if it's over a certain amount.
Get in touch
If you'd like to know more about TradeFlow, please contact your relationship manager. Alternatively, one of our specialists would be happy to talk through it and answer any questions. Please contact us.
Ready to register?
If you're ready to sign up, you can download and complete the registration form 
(PDF 61KB), or ask your relationship manager for one.
Once you've completed it and read through our terms and conditions (please enter 'RBSTF' to view), please return it to your relationship manager for approval and we will then get you set up on TradeFlow.
If you don't currently have an RBS account or need to speak with someone about your Trade Finance needs, please contact us.
