Simple, Transparent
Pricing
One platform fee covers everything. No hidden charges, no surprise deductions.
Taken only when escrow is funded. You pay nothing until a deal closes.
Best for new exporters and importers entering global trade for the first time.
- 3 active trades
- 1 marketplace listing
- KYC verification
- Basic escrow protection
- Email support
- AI fraud alerts
- Country agent access
- Priority support
- Trade finance
Best for growing businesses scaling their international trade volume.
- Unlimited active trades
- Unlimited marketplace listings
- Advanced KYC verification
- Full escrow + dispute management
- AI fraud detection & real-time alerts
- Country agent network access
- Priority support
- Trade analytics dashboard
- Finance pre-qualification
Best for large trading companies, cooperatives, and freight networks.
- Everything in Pro
- Dedicated account manager
- Custom API integration
- White-label options
- SLA guarantee — 99.9% uptime
- Legal + compliance support
- Multi-currency escrow
- Bulk trade discounts
Compare Every Feature — Side by Side
Know exactly what each plan includes before you commit.
| Feature | Starter | Pro | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trade Management | |||
| Active trades | 3 trades | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Marketplace listings | 1 listing | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Contract creation | |||
| Multi-party signing | |||
| Payments & Escrow | |||
| Escrow protection | |||
| Platform fee | 2% of trade value | 2% of trade value | From 1.2% (negotiated) |
| Multi-currency escrow | |||
| Instant settlement | |||
| Verification | |||
| KYC processing | Basic | Advanced | Advanced + Custom |
| AI document verification | |||
| Blockchain document anchoring | |||
| Trust score | Standard | Dynamic AI | Dynamic AI + Custom model |
| Risk & Fraud | |||
| AI fraud detection | |||
| Real-time fraud alerts | |||
| Device fingerprinting | |||
| Behavioural analysis | |||
| Dispute Resolution | |||
| AI arbitration | |||
| Country agent review | |||
| Legal escalation path | |||
| Finance | |||
| Finance pre-qualification | |||
| Invoice financing | |||
| Equipment loans | |||
| Cooperative loans | |||
| Support | |||
| Email support | |||
| Priority support | |||
| Dedicated account manager | |||
| SLA guarantee | 99.9% uptime SLA | ||
How the Fee Works on a $100,000 Trade
A live breakdown of exactly where every dollar goes — transparent by design.
Deducted immediately at escrow funding. Covers fraud detection, KYC infrastructure, escrow operations, and compliance.
Funds held securely in escrow until delivery is confirmed by the importer. No party can access it before milestones are verified.
Smart contract distributes funds instantly to all parties. Breakdown below is a typical commodity trade split.
On Delivery — Escrow Distribution
* Split percentages are illustrative for a typical agricultural commodity trade. Actual splits are set in the trade contract.
Pricing Questions, Answered
Everything you need to know before you commit.
1Is the 2% fee negotiable?
For Starter and Pro plans, the platform fee is a fixed 2% of trade value — applied at the moment escrow is funded. Enterprise clients can negotiate custom rates as low as 1.2% based on trade volume and frequency. Contact our sales team to discuss your specific needs.
2When exactly is the platform fee charged?
The 2% platform fee is deducted the instant an importer funds the escrow account. If a trade is cancelled before funding, no fee is charged. If escrow is funded and then refunded due to a dispute, the fee refund policy applies — see our Terms of Service for details.
3What payment methods do you accept for subscription?
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, Amex), bank transfers (wire/SWIFT), and mobile money in supported African markets. Enterprise clients can be invoiced monthly or quarterly. Cryptocurrency payments are available for Enterprise plans on request.
4Can I switch plans?
Yes, you can upgrade or downgrade at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately and you will be charged a prorated amount for the remainder of the billing period. Downgrades take effect at the start of your next billing cycle. Your trade history and data are always preserved.
5Are there refunds?
Subscription fees (the monthly $149 for Pro) are refundable within 7 days if you have not used any Pro-exclusive features. The 2% platform transaction fee is non-refundable once escrow has been funded, as the fee covers infrastructure and fraud-detection services provided at funding time.
6What's included in 'trade finance pre-qualification'?
Pro and Enterprise users can submit their trade history and KYC data for AI-assessed pre-qualification. A successful pre-qualification generates a finance offer — covering invoice financing (up to 85% of invoice value), working capital lines, and input loans for farmers. Offers are provided by our partner lenders and are subject to final credit review.
What Our Traders Say About Value
“We switched from a competitor that charged 4.5% plus hidden wire fees. lockt's flat 2% — charged only when the deal closes — has saved our business over $18,000 in the last six months alone. The Pro plan paid for itself in one trade.”
“As a cooperative with 200 member farmers, every basis point matters. lockt's Enterprise rate and the multi-party escrow feature means every farmer gets paid the instant a shipment is confirmed. The transparency alone is worth every cent.”
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