Barclays Online Banking
Business banking at your fingertips
Barclays Online Banking is a safe and convenient way to take care of your daily banking, whether you’re at work, out and about or on holiday.
Community Account
Convenient, simple banking for small not-for-profit organisations
Free, everyday banking for small not-for-profit organisations – smart, sensible support that gives you the freedom to put your resources back into helping and supporting your community.
Due to extraordinary demand, we’re not accepting Community Account applications from those looking to switch their banking services at the moment – we’re sorry about this.
If you don’t have an existing bank account, we’re happy to help, however please note that you’ll only be able to open one Community Account and you may have to wait up to four weeks for an appointment with one of our small business managers. This is to make sure we can help as many clubs, associations, charities and societies as possible, get started.
Why choose Barclays?
Free, everyday banking
A Community Account could give your not-for-profit organisation a head start with free, everyday banking and a no maintenance fee. Easy, accessible banking and support combined with innovative ideas, give you and your members the easiest, newest ways to bank.
Barclays Service guarantee
We aim to resolve any queries you have straight away – but if we can’t, we’ll give you a named contact who’ll take personal responsibility for resolving your query. They’ll keep you informed until we’ve sorted it out.
Bank your way
Everyday banking to suit you – online, in our app, on the phone or in branch.
LifeSkills
LifeSkills is all about helping young people prepare for the workplace. We’ve created a suite of activities, exercises and lesson plans that your club or charitable organisation can download and run with your youth group.
Eligibility
Our eligibility criteria broadly align with the definitions of charitable organisations set out in the Charities Act 2011. This allows us to provide more support to the not-for-profit organisations that need us the most.
What does the account offer?
- Free everyday banking for as long as you continue to meet our eligibility criteria
- Authorise up to three individuals as signatories on the account
- Access to our free, best-in-class Online Banking services and the Barclays app
- Up to six debit cards and a cheque book
Who’s eligible for a Community Account?
If your organisation is a not-for-profit with a charitable purpose and an annual turnover of less than £100,000, you might be eligible – use the tool below to check.
You’ll also need a valid UK mobile number, a valid email address, and your organisation must have three officials or fewer.
Ready to apply?
In order to begin your application for this account, please review our Community Account criteria [PDF, 379KB]. Here you will find a unique reference number suited to your organisation. This will save you some time when calling our new Customer Team.
Bank your way
The Barclays app
Business Banking on the move
Use our app1 to run your accounts from the palm of your hand. Manage your accounts, invoice on the move and get instant help.
Banking by telephone and in branch
Business banking with a personal touch
Prefer a more personal way to bank? Find out how to contact our business banking advisers by phone or find your nearest branch.
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