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Read our review and choose from our comprehensive range of business banking products. Use our top 5 table to quickly see our most recent deals together with features and benefits available from each provider. Make an informed decision and apply online.

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Business bank accounts are a key element to the success of any business, so choosing the right account and provider can be an important decision.

With a UK Business Account, you get far more than that of a standard personal bank accounts, so it is worth considering your options to benefit your business in as many ways as possible. These features include bank account managers, business advice and support in business finance and more, and even software to manage your company finances.

By comparing the latest deals offered through a number of leading providers, you can quickly see the features and benefits available from each, and make an informed choice.

Many high street banks now offer free business banking forever, so if you're keen to keep costs down but still benefit from a great account, check out our best business bank accounts table and find an account that suits your business needs.
Provider Account AER Free Banking Duration Interest Paid Apply
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FREE day-to-day banking forever
6%
for Unlimited
Monthly
Free day to day banking and a market leading cash deal
0.25%
for Unlimited
Monthly
2 years FREE business banking with NO charges
0%
for 24 mths
Monthly
Up to 2 years free banking & free automated transactions
N/A
for up to 24mths
Monthly
Get free automated transactions, plus a whole lot more
N/A
N/A
Monthly
  • ***CALL 0845 606 0875 TO APPLY***
  • (This offer is only available over the phone).
  • 6.0% 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
  • 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
  • Awarded ‘Best Business Current Account Provider’ for 7 years year running.
  • The rate of base +0.60% is applicable for 12 months from opening your account, then reverts to a rate of base -2.00% gross per annum. This rate will not to fall below 0.10% regardless of any downward movements in our base rate.
  • **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 £3,000 each month, then it is just 50p 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.
  • 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
  • Up to 2 years free banking*
  • Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard (at the end of the Free Banking Period)
  • Your own Local Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
  • Bank in branch, online or by phone
  • We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
  • Free CREDITFOCUS Classic - an award wining credit management tool***
  • We offer up to 45 minutes’ free consultation with local professional experts in accountancy, marketing and law.
  • Free Local Business seminars
  • Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
  • Access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
  • * There is no charge for standard transactions for two years if the Barclays Business Essentials and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Essentials Plus and CREDITFOCUS Pro or Barclays Business Manager and CREDITFOCUS Pro are purchased at the time of opening the account. This is only applicable for new businesses opening their account with Barclays. This applies to everyday Sterling, debit and credit transactions and the maintenance fee. Please note: accounts must be active.
  • **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
  • ***Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m
  • Free Automated Transactions Tariff as standard
  • Your own Local Business Manager – backed up by an Award Winning Telephony Team**
  • Bank in branch, online or by phone
  • We offer more than you’d expect from a bank…
  • Free CREDITFOCUS Classic our award winning service to help cut out late payers and the risk of bad debt until 31st December 2009 *
  • Free advice from a local solicitor
  • Free Local Business seminars
  • Free - Securely back up 2GB of your business data
  • Free online skills training
  • Free advice from our Legal & Tax helpline
  • Plus, access to unique business management software so that you can spend less time on admin and more time on what you love doing
  • **Best Large Call Centre in 2007 European Call Centre Awards
  • *Available to small businesses with a turnover below £1m

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