Welcome to the New Zealand Export Credit Office
The New Zealand Export Credit Office (NZECO) provides export credit and US surety guarantees to support the export activity of New Zealand firms and businesses.
News
- NZECO on track to introduce new products in July 2008 The New Zealand Export Credit Office (NZECO) has been working with all major banks to enable the offering of two new products announced as part of the Export Year 2007 initiative: a broader contract bond guarantee and a targeted short-term working capital guarantee. These products should be available via one or more bank providers by the middle to end of July 2008. Our original implementation target was late April 2008.
What is an export credit guarantee?
An export credit guarantee is a form of insurance that covers an exporter if the importer or their bank defaults on payment.
NZECO’s export credit scheme is intended to extend the capacity of export credit facilities in the private sector. The Government’s maximum liability under the scheme is limited to NZD 525 million.
Information for exporters and banks
The NZECO web site includes information for exporters and banks interested in the NZECO's credit facilities.
It is important to contact NZECO staff before making an application for any of the products offered by NZECO.
The NZECO is a unit of the Treasury.