Digitalization is transforming access to trade finance, helping SMEs overcome barriers such as high costs, lengthy processes, and limited credit access. Traditional paper-based systems often delay approvals and increase risk, but digital trade document solutions streamline transactions with faster verification, secure data sharing, and real-time traceability. By leveraging technologies like blockchain, e-signatures, and automated compliance checks, SMEs gain greater transparency, trust, and efficiency. This not only reduces fraud and operational costs but also makes financing more accessible, enabling smaller businesses to compete globally and close the trade finance gap.