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Business Banking - Market beating offer!
| Provider | Account | AER | Free Banking Duration | Interest Paid | Offer | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Business Account
|
8%
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for Unlimited
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Monthly
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FREE day-to-day banking forever
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Free Business Current Account
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3.65%
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for Unlimited
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Monthly
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Free day to day banking & 3.65% interest on credit balances
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|
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New Business Start up Account
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2.75%
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for 18 mths
|
Monthly
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18 months FREE business banking
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Business Builder Current Account
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0%
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for 24 mths
|
Monthly
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2 years FREE business banking with NO charges
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Established Business Switch Account
|
2.75%
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for 6 mths
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Monthly
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Move your existing Account & Get 6 months FREE banking
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Abbey - Business Account
- CALL 0845 606 0875 TO APPLY (This offer is only available over the phone).
- 8% AER for the first 12 months on balances up to £2,500 when you use the Account Transfer Service
- Free day to day banking includes:
- Unlimited direct debits, standing orders and bill payments
- Unlimited debit card payments
- Unlimited automated BACS credit
- Unlimited transfers between linked Abbey accounts
- 100 cheque deposits per month
- 100 cash and cheque withdrawals per month
- £3,000 in cash deposited per month
- Competitive tiered interest rates on credit balances, calculated daily and paid monthly, currently up to 3.00% AER
- Operate the account through the internet, by phone, by post and ATMs
- Cheque book, paying in book, debit card and regular statements
- No monthly charge
- No minimum balances
- No minimum amount required to be paid in each month
- Free access to Relationship Managers as your business grows
- Authorise others to operate the account on your behalf
Alliance Leicester - Free Business Current Account
- Awarded ‘Best Business Current Account Provider’ for 6 years year running
- Earn a market-leading 3.65% AER* (variable) credit interest on balances up to £1,000.
- **Unrivalled access and convenience** - Pay in and withdraw money at any branch as well as at any Post Office Nationwide. That’s a bigger branch network than all of the big banks combined!
- FREE & UNLIMITED day to day banking:
- FREE & UNLIMITED Direct Debits
- FREE & UNLIMITED standing orders
- FREE & UNLIMITED automated transactions
- FREE & UNLIMITED cheques issued and deposited
- FREE cash deposits up to £4,000 each month, then it is just 35p per £100
- Bank online, over the phone or via the post, plus you can pay in or withdraw money at any Alliance & Leicester branch or Post Office.
- Free online practical business advice, in conjunction with BusinessLink.
Lloyds TSB - New Business Start up Account
- 18 months free day-to-day banking and support from your own business manager.
- During the first 18 months you will not be charged for:
- - Paying in or taking out cash
- - Paying in or issuing cheques
- - Paying standing orders and direct debits
- There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
- When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.
- You can stay on same tariff and earn credit interest at the Bank of England base rate less 2.5 percent.
Alliance Leicester - Business Builder Current Account
- 2 years FREE business banking
- **Unrivalled access and convenience** - Pay in and withdraw money at any branch as well as at any Post Office Nationwide. That’s a bigger branch network than all of the big banks combined!
- No minimum balance of funding requirements
- No standard transaction charges
- FREE Internet business guidance service
- FREE legal and tax advice
- Bank by Internet, fax, phone or at 14,000 Post Offices
Lloyds TSB - Established Business Switch Account
- Smooth move guaranteed or £50 back!
- Interest free overdraft of up to £5,000 while moving
- During the first 6 months you will not be charged for:
- - Paying in or taking out cash
- - Paying in or issuing cheques
- - Paying standing orders and direct debits
- There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
- When your free banking period ends choose either 'Business Extra Tariff' or 'Electronic Business Tariff'.
- You can stay on same tariff and earn credit interest at the Bank of England base rate less 2.5 percent.
| Provider | Account | AER | Deposit | Interest Paid | Apply | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | |||||
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Corporate Premium Deposit Account
|
3.40%
|
£1 | £50,000,000 |
Monthly
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Instant Business Savings
|
3.09%
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£1 | £2,000,000 |
Monthly
|
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Bank of Scotland - Corporate Premium Deposit Account
- Current rate 3.40% AER variable
- The rate will be 0.35% above base rate guaranteed until Jan 2010 if account opened by Dec 2008
- Interest calculated daily and paid monthly
- Have Instant Access to your funds
- Minimum Opening balance £1.
- Maximum balance £50m (higher amounts accepted at Bank's discretion)
- Apply online or over the telephone
- Transactions can be made by CHAPS (standard charges apply), Cheques and Electronic Transfers
- Free standard corporate internet banking
Alliance Leicester - Instant Business Savings
- Earn up to 3.09% AER* (variable) on your business deposits
- Deposit any amount up to £2 million
- Tracks the Bank of England base rate to ensure a competitive return
- No notice deposit account, with direct access to your funds
- **Unrivalled access and convenience** - Pay in and withdraw money at any branch as well as at any Post Office Nationwide. That’s a bigger branch network than all of the big banks combined!
- Manage your business savings account in person, online, via phone and post
| Provider | Account | Free Banking Duration | AER | Interest Paid | Offer | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Islamic Business Account
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for 18 mths
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0%
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N/A
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Shariah approved money management with 18 Months FREE
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Lloyds TSB - Islamic Business Account
- Minimum balance of £1 required.
- If your account balance falls below this you will pay the standard Electronic Business Tariff on all transactions you make during that charging cycle.
- No Interest Paid or Charged.
- All balances are guaranteed not to be used for any interest-based or non-Shariah approved business activities.
| Card | Issuer | Balance Transfers | Purchases | Typical APR (variable) | Apply | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rate | Duraton | Fee | Rate | Duration | ||||
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Get 9 months 0% on Balance Transfers
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0% | 9 mths | N/A | 0% | 3 mths |
15.9%
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|
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Get 0% on Balance Transfers for 12 months
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0% | 12 mths | 3% | 0% | 3 mths |
15.9%
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|
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Only UK Business Card to offer Cash Back
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0% | 9 mths | 3% | 0% | 3 mths |
17.9%
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Get 2000 Free Air Miles with every card
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0% | 12 mths | 3% | 0% | 3 mths |
17.9%
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Introductory Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate:
- 0% for 9 mths
- Balance Transfer Fee:
- N/A
- Purchase Rate:
- 0% for 3 mths
Typical APR
- Purchases:
- 15.9% p.a.
- Balance Transfers:
- 15.9% p.a.
- Cash Advance:
- N/A
- Annual Fee:
- £50 p.a.
Standard Features
- Credit Limit:
- £50,000
- Interest Free Days:
- Up to 57 days
- Online Banking:
- Yes
Approval Criteria
- You have been running your own business for more than 2 years
Introductory Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate:
- 0% for 12 mths
- Balance Transfer Fee:
- 3%
- Purchase Rate:
- 0% for 3 mths
Typical APR
- Purchases:
- 15.9% p.a.
- Balance Transfers:
- 15.9% p.a.
- Cash Advance:
- 20.9% p.a.
- Annual Fee:
- £0 p.a.
Standard Features
- Credit Limit:
- Subject to Status
- Interest Free Days:
- Up to 57 days
- Online Banking:
- Yes
Approval Criteria
- Your Company has a current UK Bank account
- Your company has a Good Credit History
- You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
- Your company has been active for over 2 years
Introductory Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate:
- 0% for 9 mths
- Balance Transfer Fee:
- 3%
- Purchase Rate:
- 0% for 3 mths
Typical APR
- Purchases:
- 17.9% p.a.
- Balance Transfers:
- 17.9% p.a.
- Cash Advance:
- 20.9% p.a.
- Annual Fee:
- £29 p.a.
Standard Features
- Credit Limit:
- Subject to Status
- Interest Free Days:
- Up to 57 days
- Online Banking:
- Yes
Cashback
- Standard Cashback Rate:
- 0.50%
Approval Criteria
- Your Company has a current UK Bank account
- Your company has a Good Credit History
- You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
- Your company has been active for over 2 years
Introductory Offer
- Balance Transfer Rate:
- 0% for 12 mths
- Balance Transfer Fee:
- 3%
- Purchase Rate:
- 0% for 3 mths
Typical APR
- Purchases:
- 17.9% p.a.
- Balance Transfers:
- 17.9% p.a.
- Cash Advance:
- 20.9% p.a.
- Annual Fee:
- £69 p.a.
Standard Features
- Credit Limit:
- Subject to Status
- Interest Free Days:
- Up to 57 days
- Online Banking:
- Yes
Approval Criteria
- Your Company has a current UK Bank account
- Your company has a Good Credit History
- You are a permanent resident/citizen of the UK
- Your company has been active for over 2 years
Editors Choice
Offering a market-beating combination of 'FREE Banking for Life' (no other bank does this) and a massive 8% AER, makes this our Editors Choice...
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