New to Barclays?
You can apply for a new business bank account through the Barclays app1 if you’ve been trading for less than 12 months and you’re a sole trader, or the director of limited company with no other directors or shareholders.
Barclaycard Payments
Earn 3% cashback uncapped on your travel spend* and pay no annual fee with a Barclaycard Select Cashback credit card
Get 3% cashback on business travel spend for the first four months*.
*Promotional travel cashback T&Cs and eligibility criteria[PDF, 126KB] apply. Promotional cashback offer is only available if your application was made before 31 August 2022 and the account opened by 30 September 2022. Promotional cashback will be paid into your account in March 2023. Cashback T&Cs and exclusions apply[PDF, 105KB].
We're receiving lots of Business Current Account applications right now. We’ll aim to process your applications within 8 weeks, but it could take up to 12 weeks.
There's no need to call us – we'll be in touch if we need more details.
Your business might be eligible to apply for government support as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
You could be eligible for loans, tax relief and cash grants, whether your business is open or closed. Use this business support finder to see what help is available.
For more help and ideas about how to keep your business finances healthy, including Pay as you Grow, visit our money management hub.
We’re ready to back you and your business
For businesses of all shapes and sizes
Start-up business account
Banking that lets you spend more time on your business
We're receiving lots of Business Current Account applications right now. We’ll aim to process your applications within 8 weeks, but it could take up to 12 weeks.
There's no need to call us – we'll be in touch if we need more details.
Starting a business means there's more to think about than managing your bank account, so we give you the online tools and expertise to help you grow. Enjoy free invoicing and accounting software from FreshBooks2, worth £228 per year, and get everything you need to manage your invoices and expenses.
Business account for turnover up to £400k
Easy everyday banking for established businesses
We're receiving lots of Business Current Account applications right now. We’ll aim to process your applications within 8 weeks, but it could take up to 12 weeks.
There's no need to call us – we'll be in touch if we need more details.
Our straightforward banking frees up your time so you can concentrate on your business, through our safe, secure Online Banking and our award-winning app3.
You can make payments at home and abroad, arrange cash collections, apply for borrowing and much more – wherever you are, 24 hours a day.
When you want support to grow your business, we’ll put an expert team around you. We offer more than local knowledge, sector expertise and connections to specialists. With experts in cashflow, international expansion, payments and more, our teams will help you fuel growth and navigate your business Moneyverse.
Business account for £400k-£6.5m turnover
A team of experts around you
When you want support to grow your business, we’ll put an expert team around you. We offer more than just local knowledge, sector expertise and connections to our specialists. With experts in cashflow, lending, international expansion and more, your team will also help you fuel growth.
Borrowing for all businesses
You know your business, we know how to help
It’s the hardest job you’ve ever done. Whether you’re just getting off the ground or planning to expand, we know how to help.
Business banking from home
Find out how you can manage your business finances, keep an eye on cashflow and do your everyday banking from home using Online Banking and the Barclays app1. They’re safe, secure and simple to use.
Brexit and beyond
Adapting to change
We’ve put together a series of articles and guides to support you and your business, and help you feel more confident about the future.
Business health hub
We’re helping businesses build resilience
Visit the hub to learn about our Business Health Pledge, and access tools and guides to help your business recover and grow.
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Business insights
Information and advice to help your business going forward
We’ve put together a wide range of knowledge and insight for you – read up on plans, financial support, media and marketing and much more.
Doing business abroad
We’ll help you expand overseas
Whether you’re importing or exporting, starting out or expanding further, we have the tools and services to help your business grow.
Take payments with Barclaycard
Flexible ways to take customer payments
Give your customers the choice to make card payments online, face to face, or by phone or mail order.
For a free quote, call us on 0808 296 13884. Or, if you already take payments with Barclaycard5 and have a question, call us on 0800 151 0418.4
Webinars to support UK businesses
Our webinars aim to help protect businesses by giving real insight into important subjects. They cover critical topics from risk and security to unlocking commercial opportunities.
By clicking on the ‘Barclays Business Webinar’ link you will be taken through to a third-party website6.
Independent service quality survey results
Business current accounts
An independent survey asked customers if they would recommend their business current account provider to other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The Financial Conduct Authority also requires us to publish information about service. The requirement to publish the Financial Conduct Authority Service Quality Information for business current accounts can be found here.