Visible commitment
Shows African and international counterparties that capital is earmarked for the transaction.
Africa Trade Finance Company
Blocked funds that support serious African trade mandates
Blocking or earmarking funds on your account—under a bank’s control—can satisfy counterparties that liquidity will remain available until conditions are met. This is distinct from a guarantee but can complement LC or guarantee discussions for certain African commodity or project structures.
Why African businesses use ATFC for Blocked Funds
Defined release
Release conditions tie to contract milestones, reducing argument over access to cash.
Complements other instruments
Can sit alongside LCs or guarantees where the deal structure requires layered comfort.
Bank-mediated
Executed through regulated institutions with audit trails suitable for compliance teams.
How we support you
- 1Structure agreement
Amount, currency, tenor, and release events are agreed between you, the bank, and often the beneficiary.
- 2Account control
The bank applies hold or block mechanics per local banking rules.
- 3Confirmation to counterparty
Comfort letters or confirmations are issued as the market expects.
- 4Release or roll
On completion or failure of conditions, funds are released or the block is renewed by agreement.
For sensitive African trade where visibility of liquidity matters, blocked funds—properly documented—can be part of a disciplined structure.
Operating across Africa with global connectivity—tell us about your corridor and counterparty.
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