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Making the move to Barclays

How to Switch bank accounts

As easy as 1, 2, 3

More than 100 businesses move their banking to us every day. 3

You can move your business banking to Barclays in just three easy steps. Find out how we work with you to make your switch smooth and painless.

Apply for a bank account

We offer much more than just a business bank account. If you haven't already looked at our Start-up account or Business Current Account take a look now. If you're ready to move, just follow the three steps below.

 

1. Get in touch

To get started, apply for a Business Current Account or call 0845 601 0106 1 to book a meeting with a Barclays Business Manager

 

2. Meet your Barclays Business Manager

During this meeting, you'll be able to ask your manager any questions you have about banking with Barclays. You'll also need to bring along the following ID to open your account:

  • Your passport, driver’s licence or EU national identity card
  • A recent utility bill, council tax bill or bank or credit card statement

If your business will be trading under a name other than yours, you’ll also need to bring:

  • A trading invoice, or
  • A utility bill, or
  • Company stationery that includes your business’s trading name, registered address and the name(s) of its proprietor(s)
     

3. Let us do the hard work for you

Your new account will be up and running within 48 hours of your meeting with a Barclays Business Manager. And our hassle-free Account Transfer Service 4 will handle all the paperwork required to switch your standing orders and Direct Debits. See details of our Account Transfer Service

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Thinking of moving your business banking to Barclays? Take a look at some of our  products and services or apply for an account now.

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Business insurance

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Important information
1. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-1pm. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor and record phone calls. Read our call charges and information
2. Lines open Monday to Friday, 8am-7pm. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor and record phone calls. Read our call charges and information
3. Based upon actual accounts opened between January and December 2010 and a 35-hour working week.
4. In certain circumstances, there may be third party valuation or legal costs associated with the transfer of security when you switch your business banking to Barclays. You'll need to cover these costs if this applies to you.

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