Amazon and TradeBridge Introduce Term Financing to Empower UK Sellers

In a strategic move to bolster small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), Amazon UK has partnered with TradeBridge to launch a Term Financing program. This initiative offers eligible sellers access to funds up to £5 million, aiming to enhance business growth and operational efficiency.

TradeBridge Program Application Process

The application process is designed for ease and speed:

• Invitation: Sellers with a minimum of six months trading history on Amazon will receive an invitation via Seller Central.
• Application: Upon receiving the invitation, sellers can complete a secure online application through TradeBridge, tailoring terms to fit their business needs.
• Approval: Decisions are typically made within two hours, and once approved, funds are available within three days.
• Flexibility: Sellers can choose repayment schedules that align with their cash flow and even arrange a one-month payment holiday without penalties.

This streamlined approach ensures that businesses can swiftly access the capital required for expansion, inventory management, or technological upgrades.

Embrace Seller Financing: A Marketplace Trend

Amazon’s collaboration with TradeBridge reflects a broader trend among eCommerce platforms to support sellers financially. For instance, TikTok Shop has introduced the Daily Advance Program in partnership with Storfund, providing sellers with daily payouts upon shipment. This initiative addresses cash flow challenges, enabling sellers to reinvest promptly and manage inventory effectively.

Empowering Seller Growth

John Boumphrey, Amazon UK Country Manager, emphasized the significance of this offering: “We know from our sellers in the UK that term financing options are an important means for increasing cash flow, and growing and expanding their businesses.” Seb Miles, Co-CEO of TradeBridge, added, “The lack of impactful funding for SMEs is preventing many great businesses from realising their true potential.”

By providing accessible and flexible financing solutions, Amazon and TradeBridge aim to empower sellers to seize growth opportunities without the constraints of traditional funding barriers.

Sources: Amazon Pressroom and ChannelX