Grow your business. Bank on Barclays.

Boost your business with help from our team

Supporting your business, every step of the way

We’re here to help your business thrive. We’ve got the business funding and expert support that can help drive your business forward.

24/7 business support

Send us a message from the Help section of your app⁽¹⁾ 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Switch notifications on so you know when we’ve replied.

900,000 businesses bank with us

Join a community of over 900,000 businesses benefitting from expert support, partnerships and finance services.

Over 300 years of expertise

Benefit from our experience and knowledge, and services that cover most industry sectors.

24-hour fraud protection

Keep your finances safe – we look out for you and your money around the clock.

Up to £85,000 FSCS protected

Get guaranteed protection of up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS if your bank goes out of business.

Hassle-free switch guarantee

Switch to us and we guarantee to move all your incoming and outgoing payments on your switch date for free.

Free accounting software with Freshbooks for all our business current account holders

Our business current account customers get business accounting and invoicing software worth more than £260 a year, for free, as standard. T&Cs apply.

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Free digital banking and no monthly account fee for your first 12 months*

You’ll also get support from a team of business relationship managers and discounted partner services** worth over £5,000.

Setting up your business

We’ve made it as easy as possible to get started. We offer a range of business start-up tools and services, including:

Free accounting software⁽²⁾
Solutions to accept cards with Barclaycard Payments. (Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply)
Cashback and rewards with a Barclaycard business credit card. (Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs apply)
Eagle Labs accelerator programmes
Support to help your business become more sustainable
Banking from wherever you are when you download and register for our app.

Open a business account

Planning for business growth

As your business takes off, your financial needs will change and the services and support you’ll need will start to grow. We provide⁽³⁾:

Access to foreign exchange accounts
International trade specialists
Wider services from approved partners
Access to specialist lending
Introductions to investors
Access to a team of experts in your industry sector
Business growth coaching programmes.

Switch your account to us

Support for established businesses

As an established business, you’ll enjoy our services and support, with access to other valuable benefits such as:

Specialist support from industry experts
A relationship team for your business
Multi-director account access
An introduction to our complex payments platform
Invitations to networking and business events
Opportunities to connect with investors
Access to corporate services when you need them.

Established businesses

*The 12 months no monthly account fee is only available if you don’t already have a Barclays Business Account with us. After 12 months, you'll pay £8.50 per month. Free digital banking refers to simple electronic payments as defined in your business account tariff. Fees and charges will apply in line with the business account tariff, which could change.

**Terms and conditions apply per partner, see the partners’ websites for details.

For more information about our business tariffs, please see our rates and charges.

Alternatively, use our Barclays Business Account tariff calculator to find out how much your charges could be and see how much you could save.

Rates and charges

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More reasons to choose us

We thrive on relationships with our customers, and we’re committed to building trust. That’s why we’re dedicated to offering you more than just banking.

Net Zero Specialists supporting your journey towards net zero

Our Net Zero Specialists can help you to explore the options available on your transition journey towards net zero, working with you to assess your current level of progress and providing tailored next steps and resources.

Business sustainability

Specialist support and insights for many key industries

Our industry sector experts support businesses across areas such as high growth and entrepreneurs, agriculture, real estate, professional services, healthcare and more. Plus, we provide support and knowledge for brokers and introducers.

Learn about our sectors

A marketplace full of rewards for banking with us

Our partners offer many services and extra support. Find out more about our approved partners who can offer you payment services, workplace pensions and more.

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Over 17 foreign currency accounts available for international businesses

Avoid the fees that can come with exchanging and transferring foreign currencies – apply for our Foreign Currency Account.

How to apply

Case studies

The stories of businesses that have grown with Barclays specialist industry support.

Read our case studies

Get support and guidance from Eagle Labs experts

From startups to scaleups and private investors, Eagle Labs connects founders with an ecosystem that can help accelerate ideas and growth.

Eagle Labs supports entrepreneurs with free access to dedicated growth programmes, virtual and in person one-to-one mentoring, masterclasses with industry experts, plus live events and access to Eagle Labs Academy.

The Academy covers all aspects of launching and running a business, from how to find and hire the best people to how to raise finance and more.

Learn about Eagle Labs

Enjoy the added benefits of Barclaycard Payments

With expertise in making and taking payments, Barclaycard Payments can help you reach new customers, streamline processes, unlock cashflow and more, whatever your business size, sector, or ambition. Subject to application, financial circumstances and borrowing history. T&Cs Apply.

Explore Barclaycard

Tailored support for your business

Find out how we can support your business needs by answering two simple questions.

See what we can offer

Making our services available in your community

Do most of your day-to-day business banking without going into a branch – from getting cash collected from your business to depositing cash at the Post Office.

Barclays Collect – the cash collection service that comes to your business

We’ll collect your cash from your premises, so you can focus on running your business. Our service is secure and convenient, with no minimum payment or monthly fee.

See Barclays Collect

Post Office banking – everyday banking at your nearest Post Office

Pay up to £10,000 in cash per transaction into your account using your Barclays debit card and PIN, or a deposit card, at the Post Office of your choice. You can exchange bank notes for coins there too.

Post Office banking

More ways to manage your business account

We have a wide range of online banking tools and services to suit the way you do business.

To explore how we could help you manage your business banking, including cashflow solutions and ways to pay your staff, visit our ways to bank hub.

Explore ways to bank

Download our app and access everyday banking services from wherever you are, including cheque depositing.

We are the only bank to be certified by the British Standards Institute for secure digital transactions. This means our app has been tested independently to ensure that it protects your financial and personal details.

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Survey results that asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their business account provider to other SMEs. Barclays: 14th with 47%

Independent service quality survey results

Business Current accounts

An independent survey asked customers if they would recommend their business current account provider to small and medium - sized enterprises (SMEs).

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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.

Important information

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When you open a business account using Online Banking, you’ll get free access to the FreshBooks package developed exclusively for our business customers. FreshBooks is offering this free for anyone who has a business current account with us. Barclays Bank PLC only gets commission from upgrades.

The package is based on the existing FreshBooks £22 a month package, with some additional features. FreshBooks usually charges for its packages. You’ll only get the FreshBooks service free if you complete the sign-up journey with FreshBooks through our Online Banking referral and agree to the FreshBooks terms and conditions. The service will be free for as long as you continue to be an eligible Barclays business customer. If you close all your business current accounts, your free use of the FreshBooks service will end. If we end our partnership with FreshBooks, you won’t get the FreshBooks service free anymore. We’ll let you know if that happens. You’ll then need to download all your data and reports to make sure you keep your records safe and secure, so that you comply with Making Tax Digital requirements. Find out more at gov.uk/government/publications/making-tax-digital/overview-of-making-tax-digital

We don’t offer tax advice. If you’re not sure about tax, or how VAT and other forms of tax work, seek independent financial advice. You can find more information about tax on gov.uk.

You can choose to upgrade to a paid FreshBooks package at your own cost. If you decide to upgrade from the free FreshBooks service to another FreshBooks plan, and pay the full price to FreshBooks, Barclays Bank PLC may receive commission for this from FreshBooks. Referred products are owned and provided by FreshBooks. Alternative service providers in the market may offer similar products. If you sign up to FreshBooks, you’ll need to read and accept their terms and conditions, if you agree with them. Once you become a FreshBooks customer, you’re bound by their terms and conditions. ^{(Return to reference)}
Subject to terms, conditions and eligibility.
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