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.
Business account for £400k-£6.5m turnover
Dedicated support for established businesses
Switching your business account is easy to do and you’ll have access to a team of Business Managers to back you and your business.
We know the coronavirus situation is a worry, and we’re committed to supporting you and your business through this difficult time.
We’re receiving lots of business current account applications at the moment, so it’s taking us longer than usual to process them.
Thanks for your patience and understanding.
Why move your business account to us?
Everyday banking that saves you time
Spend less time managing money and more time focussed on your business with our safe, secure Online Banking and our award-winning app1.
You can make payments at home and abroad, arrange cash collections, apply for borrowing and much more – wherever you are, 24 hours a day.
Business banking experts to support you
If your annual turnover is over £400K you’ll have access to a team of Business Managers whose business banking expertise could help you gain an edge over competitors. They’ll act as a trusted partner to your business, as you manage, sustain and grow it.
You can meet and chat wherever’s convenient to you – in a branch, on the phone or at your premises.
Specialist support that grows with you
As your business evolves we’ll help you adapt to new opportunities and challenges, connecting you with local business networks and our specialist teams who will share their knowledge.
We can provide tailored funding solutions and our International Team can help you trade abroad with confidence.
Price plans
*Monthly price plan fees will increase from 11 September to £8 for Mixed Payments and £8.50 for e-Payments.
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We have two Price Plans to choose from, designed for the way your business makes and receives payments.
- Mixed Payments Plan – for businesses that use cash, cheques or a range of ways to make and receive payments.
- e-Payments Plan – for businesses that receive electronic payments and make payments mainly through Online Banking and debit cards.
Electronic payments (in or out)Cash payments (in or out)Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transferMonthly account feeMixed Payments PlanElectronic payments (in or out)Cash payments (in or out)Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transferMonthly account fee £e-Payments PlanElectronic payments (in or out)Cash payments (in or out)Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transferMonthly account fee £See how much you could pay with each plan. Enter the details of payments into and out of you account for an average month (leaving any you don't use blank). We'll then calculate your potential fees.
£Thanks. Here's how much you'd need to pay in the year after your free 12 months:Number of paymentsElectronic payments (in or out)Cash payments (in or out)£Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transferMixed Payments PlanElectronic payments (in or out)£Cash payments (in or out)£Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)£Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transfer£Monthly account feePer month£Total per month£e-Payments PlanElectronic payments (in or out)£Cash payments (in or out)£Cheques and assisted payments (in or out)£Cash machine cash out and electronic internal transfer£Monthly account feePer month£Total per month£The Price Plan calculator is for guidance only.For more information on our charges, download our Business Current Account Price Plan Charges sheet2 [PDF, 455KB]
Price Plan Guarantee
The way your business makes and receives payments can change over time. To make sure you’re always on the plan that offers the best deal, we’ll carry out a review each year. We’ll contact you if we think a different plan could save you money and move you on to it, unless you advise us otherwise. However, if you think another plan would suit your needs better, you can move whenever you like – just let us know.
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We pay you back a proportion of the charges we apply to your current account on a monthly basis. It’s our way of rewarding you for being our customer.
What percentage of my charges can I get back?
Annual credit turnover
Under 1 year
1 - 5 years
5 - 15 years
Over 15 years
Up to £99,999.99
0%
5%
10%
15%
£100,000 to £249,999.99
5%
10%
15%
20%
£250,000 to £499,999.99
10%
15%
20%
25%
£500,000 to £1,999,999.99
15%
20%
25%
30%
£2,000,000 and over
25%
30%
40%
50%
For more details on how our Loyalty Reward works, download our Business Current Account Price Plan Charges Sheet2 [PDF, 455KB]
Switch to us
We recommend a full switch if you’re ready to close your existing business account. You may prefer a partial switch if you’re not ready to close your existing account.
You’ll need:
- Your address history for the past 3 years
- Business details, such as your registration number, address and the date of incorporation if your business is a limited company
- Your personal details
- Details of financial arrangements, such as mortgages, loans and credit cards
Participating providers of UK business bank accounts have agreed to a basic set of information they will need from you to set up your UK business current account. Find out what you’ll need to provide using the simple business banking checklist from UK Finance, the UK’s leading trade association for financial services.
Please call our team of Business Development Managers on 0247 684 2055 to book your appointment3.
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