Company History

The Export–Import Bank of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (EXIMBANK) is the country’s only official Export Credit Agency (ECA). It was established to support and promote the export of Trinidad and Tobago–produced goods and services by providing trade finance and credit solutions to exporters and their regional and international buyers.

EXIMBANK evolved from the Trinidad and Tobago Export Credit Insurance Company Limited (EXCICO), which was founded in 1973 by the Government of Trinidad and Tobago. In 1997, EXCICO was converted into EXIMBANK under the Financial Institutions (Amendment to the Third Schedule) Order, 1997, enabling the institution to operate as a confirming house, acceptance house, finance house, and provider of a wide range of financial services in support of trade and investment.

The Bank is funded through a combination of internally generated resources and credit facilities from major financial institutions. Its operations are further supported by a Government of Trinidad and Tobago guarantee under the Guarantee of Loans (Companies) Act, which secures the settlement of all obligations due and payable by EXIMBANK.

As a profitable, well-managed, state-owned financial institution, EXIMBANK works closely with local and regional partners to facilitate trade, strengthen export capacity, and drive sustainable economic growth through the expansion of Trinidad and Tobago’s export sector.