Draft:Navigator Global

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Navigator Global is a digital platform supporting small and medium sized businesses with international trade.

History

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The service launched in the UK in November 2025 during International Trade Week in partnership with the UK Department of Business & Trade[1]. Navigator Global is an evolution of the Santander Navigator service which was operational in the UK from 2019 - 2025[2], and was sunset as part the global platform's launch.

Navigator Global is owned and operated by Santander.[3], a bank, and is built in partnership with dentsu[4], a media and technology company. The business is headquartered at 10 Triton St, Regents Place, London - with staff also operating in key markets around the world.

Operations and services

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The platform supports businesses that produce physical goods across 19 sub-sectors as they grow into 40+ markets internationally[5]. It offers:

  1. Intelligence - Via its in-market network of trade experts and partners, sourcing insights on market demand and global trade developments for a SME audience.
  2. Coaching - Domestic-only UK firms in 2025 reported a crisis in confidence compared with those selling in multiple markets[6]. The Navigator Global platform contains an Action Plan tool, helping businesses to build and execute international expansion plans for their trade confidence level, sector, and target market.
  3. Connections - Over half of UK businesses say difficulty finding trusted local partners is a major blocker to international growth[7]. Navigator Global has >250 verified partners in-market who support businesses with services such as finding and verifying buyers, customs compliance, and logistics.[8]
  4. Events - Events and webinars that are themed around in-market demand and trends. These are produced and delivered in partnership with the network of local trade specialists.

Membership access

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The service is available via a free Standard membership tier and a paid Premium membership tier , which includes access to connections and in-person events. The platform is open to all businesses in markets where it is live, not just clients of Santander bank.

Global availability and partnerships

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The Navigator Global platform is also live in the US[9] in partnership with Santander US[10] and in Malaysia in partnership with MBSB[11].

References

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