Trusted Independent Escrow & Payment Services
We add trust to complex and high-value payment operations.
As experienced independent escrow agents and third-party managed account providers, we have the tools, relationships and experience to handle transactions of any value.
Rated 5.0/5 by 11 clients
UK Escrow Accounts
Escrow accounts for every transaction
Acting as a trusted third-party deposit holder between two contracting parties, safeguarding funds until the agreed conditions are met. Every account is made to measure.
Divorce Escrow
Our independent divorce escrow holds matrimonial sale proceeds impartially - avoiding the SRA rule restrictions on solicitors' client accounts.
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Construction Retentions Escrow
Each month, the retention is paid into the Retention Escrow managed by a trusted third-party escrow or payment service provider.
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Marine Sale & Purchase Escrow
Escrow for ship and yacht sale and purchase - funds held until the agreed terms are met. Multi-currency, with £ deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England.
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Construction Escrow
A construction escrow account is a third-party, segregated bank account into which the Employer pays security sums to protect the Contractor.
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Cross-Border Escrow
Cross-Border Escrow accounts for international deals involving UK parties, assets or sterling payments, with secure UK-based fund control.
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Mergers & Acquisitions ('M&A') Escrow
Escrow is often used in mergers and acquisitions ('M&A') transactions to provide security for the deal and protect the parties before and after completion.
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Decommissioning Escrow
A decommissioning escrow is a ring‑fenced account that holds money to pay for removal, remediation and land restoration at the end of an energy or…
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Aircraft Purchase Escrow (UK)
Aircraft escrow accounts for the sale and purchase of planes and helicopters in the UK. Multi-currency, with £ deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England.
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Jet Card Escrow
Our jet card escrow accounts provide all of the benefits to charterers but without the insolvency risks associated with traditional jet card programmes.
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Art Purchase Escrow
Art Purchase Escrow is commonly used where a sale is conditional on authentication, provenance checks, expert opinion, or where funds are paid in…
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Shipyard Escrow
Shipyard Escrow is commonly used for the construction of cruise ships, superyachts, large commercial vessels, bespoke tenders and specialist marine assets.
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Planning & Development Escrow
Planning & Development Escrow is an arrangement used to hold funds securely to support planning obligations or development conditions.
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Security for Costs Escrow
Pay an agreed sum into an independent escrow account instead of paying money into court or to the other side - a streamlined way to satisfy a security order.
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Arbitration Security Escrow
Arbitration Security Escrow holds funds provided as security during arbitration - protecting both sides without using a bond or a letter of credit.
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Licence to Alter Escrow
Licence to Alter Escrow is an arrangement used when a landlord grants permission for a tenant or leaseholder to carry out (usually…
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Air Charter Escrow
A single account holds the client's charter payment from booking until the flight is confirmed as operated, with the release trigger agreed between the broker and the operator.
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Pension Deficit Escrow
Discover how pension deficit escrows help UK employers manage scheme shortfalls flexibly, securing trustee support without overcommitting capital.
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Ofgem Data Centre Commitment Fee Escrow
Escrow for the proposed Ofgem data centre commitment fee - the connection commitment held in a segregated account from Gate 2 offer acceptance to energisation.
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Third-Party Managed Accounts
TPMAs for professional practices
Supporting professional services providers in holding their clients' funds (from project bank accounts to retention and completion monies, managed by an FCA-regulated third party).
Probate & Executor Accounts
Probate and executor accounts for professionals collecting and holding a deceased's funds ready for disbursement - £ deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England.
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Project Bank Accounts
Project-specific, pre-funded, ring-fenced bank accounts that protect funders, consultants and contractors on high-value or long-term construction works.
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FF&E Procurement Accounts
Procurement accounts for large FF&E and OS&E projects - a safe, transparent alternative to letting designers or contractors hold client money.
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Corporate PayMaster Accounts
Outsourced accounts payable for new businesses, international entrants and lean back offices - streamline supplier payments without growing headcount.
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TPMA's for Legal Fees on Account
Our Third-Party Managed Accounts (TPMA's) for legal fees offer enhanced compliance, improved security, and operational efficiency in handling client money.
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Cladding Safety Scheme Trust Accounts
MHCLG / Homes England-compliant Trust Accounts for grant-funded cladding remediation works under the Cladding Safety Scheme - staged payments, audit trail.
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Household PayMaster Accounts
Outsourced payment and accounting services for house managers and family offices running single- or multi-residence private households.
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TPMA's for Direct Access Barristers
We explain how Third‑Party Managed Accounts (TPMAs) can provide a compliant, practical alternative for direct-access barristers who cannot legally hold client money.
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Settlement Distribution Agent Services
Our Third-Party Managed Payments for group litigation and mass settlements support payouts to 100's, 1,000's or even millions of claimants.
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M&A Paying Agents
Our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Paying Agent service supports the distribution of proceeds to 10's, 100s or even 1,000s of shareholders.
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How it works
From first enquiry to final release
Why dospay
High-Speed Account Opening
Same business-day account opening. Our systems and processes are built for speed.
Bank of England
Safeguarded GBP is held liquid and unencumbered at the Bank of England through our banking technology partners.
Digital Accounts Portal
Access your account, view your transactions and documents, and provide read-only access to all of your relevant stakeholders.
Any duration, any value
We can hold funds for as little as a few hours, for many years, or even longer depending on your specific requirements.
White-Glove Service
Your named account manager can help you manage your accounts at any time, by email, phone or WhatsApp.
FCA-authorised
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for the provision of payment services (FRN 1041318).
Multi-currency escrow and payment accounts available in:
British Pounds (GBP)
Euro (EUR)
Swiss Francs (CHF)
United States Dollars (USD)We are also able to offer competitive FX rates for transactions that require currency conversion.
Sectors
Who we work with
Corporate
In low-trust and/or high-value corporate transactions, we can add security, trust and transparency.
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Construction
Through our bespoke construction payment and escrow accounts we add trust to construction contract payments.
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Private Client & Family Office
We support wealthy families and family offices with managed payment accounts to support their lifestyles and luxury assets.
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Real Estate
From purchase to renovation and eventual occupation or tenancy, we support all stages of the property ownership lifecycle.
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Supporting grid connections, generation and infrastructure projects where large sums must be committed years before they are earned.
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Marine
From new build to purchase, charter and ongoing operations and APA's, we support all stages of the yacht and ship lifecycle.
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Aviation
From purchase, to charter and ongoing operations.
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Legal & Dispute Resolution
We support law firms, barristers independent solicitors and in-house counsel with their escrow/TPMA requirements.
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Bespoke Projects
Specialist escrow tailored to your exact requirements, of any duration, value and use case.
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Case studies
Recent work
What our clients say
Don't just take our word for it, hear from clients who have added trust and security to their escrow and payment requirements.
5 out of 5 | 11 reviews
“I was genuinely impressed by the speed and quality of service from Peter Hillyard! I had tried to use one of their competitors to set up an escrow account and found it too complex, so am grateful to have found Peter and DosandCo, who were extremely helpful and made things simple for me. ”
dospay Escrow & Payments
Fixed-Price Escrow & Payment Schemes
We operate a number of zero-fee or fixed-price escrow and payment schemes to deliver the best value on our escrow services, with GBP deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England.
UK Retention Deposit Scheme
We hold construction retentions free of charge, with £ deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England - for main contractors, subcontractors and the supply chain.
UK Security for Expenses Scheme
Deposit your Party Wall Security for Expenses free of charge - £ deposits safeguarded at the Bank of England, as safe as houses. Zero fees and 24/7 portal access.
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Understanding Escrow Pricing: A Guide
For a service that is designed to add transparency, trust and security to transactions, we think that there should be more visibility on how pricing works.
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CorporatePensions in the Age of Market Uncertainty – Avoiding Trapped Surplus
Discover how pension deficit escrows offer a low-cost, efficient solution to avoid trapped surplus in defined benefit schemes amid market volatility.
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ConstructionUK Project Bank Account Providers List (2026)
A round-up of the institutions that we know are presently offering Project Bank Accounts in the United Kingdom.
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AviationBespoke ProjectsHow Do I Find a (UK) Escrow Agent/Service?
We explain the key differences between the various escrow services available in the UK.
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Private Client & Family OfficeLegal & Dispute ResolutionDivorce Escrow: Holding funds during the sale of matrimonial assets
Professional escrow services provide an impartial solution for holding sale proceeds during divorce proceedings, avoiding issues with solicitors’ client accounts and SRA rules.
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ConstructionHigh-Value Dealers Part 3: Simplifying Compliance
Outsourcing provides an opportunity for interior designers to lighten the compliance burden.
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ConstructionConstruction Escrow for Overseas Clients
Securing the construction supply chain against high-risk overseas employers by using a construction escrow account as security for monthly payment.
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AviationBespoke ProjectsChoosing an Escrow Agent for Multi-Million Pound Deals
Choosing an escrow agent for a multi-million pound transaction requires more than basic due diligence. Here is what sophisticated clients should assess first.
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ConstructionPrivate Client & Family OfficeFF&E Procurement: Buying as Agent or Principal?
The devil lies in the detail - we explain the nuanced differences between the two.
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ConstructionReal EstateWhat Is a Planning & Development Escrow Account?
Planning & Development Escrow accounts support Section 106 obligations, secure phased payments, and mitigate financial risk in UK planning law.
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ConstructionConstruction Escrow: A Contractor's Guide
We explore the benefits and opportunities of construction escrow, and how to 'sell' the concept to the client.
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ConstructionPrivate Client & Family OfficeHigh-Value Dealers: Part 2 - Practical Steps for Compliance
Interior designers are now required to adhere to comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. We detail the obligations.
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We were at · 23–26 Sep 2026
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