EXIM: Export-Import Bank of the United States

Direct Express Select

Want higher revenue, steadier sales, and a broader customer base? Start exporting.

Businesses that go global often earn more, smooth out seasonal dips, and build resilience by diversifying their audience. But the process can feel intimidating. That’s where we come in.

EXIM’s Direct Express Select takes the red tape out of exporting and puts you face-to-face with an expert who’s got your back. Specifically designed for underserved businesses — including minority-, women-, veteran-, rural-, and disability-owned companies — this first-of-its-kind invoice insurance levels the playing field with:

  • Step-by-step help from our expert team 
  • 95% coverage
  • No deductible
  • $0 application or policy fees
  • Pay-as-you-ship flexibility

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Protect Your International Sales & Grow Globally

New to exporting and facing a buyer requesting open account terms? EXIM offers flexible insurance for underserved small businesses to help you offer competitive terms while protecting against nonpayment—and boost cash flow by using insured receivables as collateral.

What Can an Direct Policy from EXIM Do For Your Business?

  • 1:1 Support

    Our exceptional in-house customer service team guides you through each step of the process, from explaining policy benefits and reviewing qualifications to streamlining the application and addressing concerns.

  • Cut Through The Red Tape

    With a Direct Express Select policy, you'll be on a straightforward path with no surprise obstacles. An EXIM specialist will walk you through the application, as well as solve problems and address concerns as they arise.

  • Protect Against Buyer Nonpayment

    Export safely and grow at your own pace. With 95% coverage, no deductible, and pay-as-you-ship premiums, you can have peace of mind that your'll get paid, no matter what. 

  • Increase Sales & Cashflow

    Offering open account credit terms boosts competitiveness, attracts buyers, and secures more deals. Insured foreign receivables and inventory can secure additional financing, improving cash flow to fulfill export orders and cover costs.

Exporting Made Easy

EXIM can protect your small business while you sell goods and services around the world.

Interested in learning more about EXIM's policy designed for small, underserved businesses new to exporting? Claim your complimentary copy.

Download Our Guide to Direct Express Select

EXIM Offers Underserved Businesses

  • Free Export Counseling

  • Support for Underserved Communities

  • Small Business Resources

  • Nonpayment Protection

  • Increased Cash Flow

  • Competitive Credit Terms

International Success with Direct Express Select Policy

Learn more about Joy Johnson, owner and founder of Maryland-based small business Joy of Beauty, who utilized EXIM's Direct Express Select insurance to grow her business internationally. 

Download Joy of Beauty's Case Study

To qualify for Direct Express Select, your business must:

  • Verification

    Verification of Minority, Women, Rural or Disability-Owned status

  • Be a small business

    Business size determined by the Small Business Administration (SBA) standards

  • Obtain a SAM.gov registration

    This includes the issuance of a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) 

  • Have a DUNS number from Dun & Bradstreet

  • Have not previously utilized other EXIM insurance products