Our escrow and third-party managed account fees start from a minimum of £5,000 + VAT. Pricing is tailored to each arrangement and typically includes compliance, agreement drafting or review, ongoing management, and a value-based escrow agent fee. See our pricing information.
The cost of an escrow account depends on the complexity, duration, value, and structure of your arrangement. Almost all of our escrow and third-party managed accounts are bespoke, so we provide a tailored quote once we understand your requirements.
While costs vary, our minimum total escrow fee (made up of the elements below) is £5,000 + VAT.
Covers all anti-money laundering and regulatory checks we are required to perform, including:
Includes drafting our standard escrow agreement to govern how funds are held and released.
If you provide your own agreement, the fee covers a detailed review and any necessary amendments to ensure compliance and sustainability.
Provides access to your escrow agent or account manager for the life of the arrangement. Includes use of our secure account portal, available 24/7 for transaction tracking and document storage.
Applies if extra parties (e.g. subcontractors in a Project Bank Account) need to join the arrangement.
Covers administration, documentation, and portal access setup.
A value-based fee for operating the arrangement, generally a percentage of the funds handled. For the largest transactions, this is typically around 1% of the funds held.
A high-value construction escrow might incur:
Every transaction is different in scope, duration, and complexity. Bespoke pricing ensures that costs are proportionate and reflect the regulatory and operational safeguards needed to protect all parties.
See our full Pricing page for details of how these elements work in practice, or explore our Escrow Accounts, Project Bank Accounts, and TPMA's for sector-specific examples.
You can also request a quote or book a video call to speak to an escrow agent to discuss your requirements.
Private escrow accounts provide security, trust and transparency to ongoing or ad-hoc payment requirements.
Third-Party Managed Accounts (TPMA's) are a convenient way to manage complex, high-value or even routine payment operations.
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