ESCROW

Escrow, done right.

Independent, neutral fund holding. FCA-regulated safeguarding in segregated accounts. 

2.5k

professional services firms

95%

client retention year on year

25yrs

payments expertise

£20bn

processed since 2002

Trusted by the best in the business

We’re the payments partner of choice for tier-1 legal and accountancy firms, and other leading organisations that require the highest standards of compliance, security and professionalism.

HOW ESCROW WORKS

We handle the complexity, you stay in control  

Caxton Escrow holds funds independently until agreed conditions are met, then disburses on instruction, with full AML, KYC and KYB checks on every party. Here's how it works: 

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TRUST AND COMPLIANCE

FCA authorised - protecting your reputation, your clients' money and your compliance 

We believe compliance and security are not hurdles professional services firms should have to carry. They are the weight Caxton chooses to bear on your behalf. Our compliance framework is built into every product from the ground up.

Our compliance framework
IDEAL FOR

Built for high-stakes, high-scrutiny transactions

From completions to settlements, here's where Caxton Escrow fits.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Secure completion funds or hold retention amounts for post-deal obligations. 

Corporate Transactions

Oversight for shareholder payouts, settlements and deferred consideration.

High-Value Private Deals

AImpartial holding for luxury assets and private agreements. 

Mergers & Acquisitions

Secure completion funds or hold retention amounts for post-deal obligations. 

FOUNDED ON EXPERTISE, SERVICE AND TRUST

Faster, safer, fully compliant payments - and your team's time back. 

We take on the most time-consuming and risk-sensitive aspects of the escrow process - performing all AML, KYC and KYB checks in full, managing compliance, and removing the need for you to administer client accounts.

Our technology-driven platform handles everything from compliance checks to payments, so law firms, corporate finance teams and advisors can stay focused on the deal, not the admin.

Faster onboarding

Quicker onboarding and faster payments.

Multi-currency

Built for cross-border transactions.

Real-time visibility

Transparent view of funds throughout.

Expert support

Accurate, compliant distribution, guided by specialists.

Caxton Escrow services, explained plainly.

What is Caxton Escrow?

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A fast, digital and fully compliant alternative to traditional escrow arrangements. Caxton independently and neutrally holds funds in FCA-regulated, segregated accounts until agreed conditions are met, then disburses them on instruction.

Who handles the compliance checks?

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Caxton does — in full. We perform all AML, KYC and KYB checks on every party to the transaction, so your firm doesn't have to administer client accounts or run its own checks.

Is money held with Caxton safe?

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Yes. Funds are transferred into secure, segregated accounts under FCA-regulated safeguarding, reducing financial risk until the agreed conditions of release are met.

 

Does it support multi-currency or multi-party deals?

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Yes. Caxton Escrow has multi-currency capability for cross-border transactions and is built to enable complex, multi-party payment structures with real-time visibility of funds.

What is the best currency card to use?

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There are many different currency cards on the market offering different exchange rates, fees and benefits. Caxton currency cards allow you to spend abroad without fees, while providing the safety and convenience of a prepaid card. Choose our Red Card to get the best exchange rates.