Export Credit Insurance & Guarantee Company

The Export Credit Insurance & Guarantee Company (BECI) is Botswana’s only provider of credit insurance services. Established in 1996, BECI operates as a private company wholly owned by the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC), with a clear mandate to support trade, promote exports, and strengthen the local business environment. As a specialist insurer, BECI plays a vital role in protecting businesses against the risk of non-payment from both domestic and international buyers, thereby encouraging growth and participation in regional and global markets.

BECI offers credit insurance products designed to cover losses resulting from commercial risks such as buyer insolvency or protracted default, as well as political risks like war, currency inconvertibility, or government interference in foreign markets. In addition to insurance, the company provides credit guarantees that support access to financing by reducing the credit risk for lenders. Businesses also benefit from BECI’s credit information services, which offer valuable insight into the financial reliability of trading partners. These services are especially important for small and medium-sized enterprises seeking to expand into unfamiliar or high-risk markets.

The company contributes significantly to Botswana’s economic diversification agenda by helping businesses manage credit risk and gain the confidence to trade more broadly. Its strategic alignment with the Botswana Development Corporation ensures that BECI operates with a strong development focus while adhering to sound commercial principles. Governance is provided by a board and management team with deep expertise in finance, trade, and risk assessment, ensuring stability and responsiveness to market needs.

Physical Address: Plot 142, Unit 1, Gaborone International Finance Park (GIFP), Gaborone, Botswana
Tel: +267 318 8015
Email: beci@beci.co.bw
Website: http://www.beci.co.bw