Business Bank Account for Startups UK: Best Options for New Companies
No UK provider requires a minimum trading period. Startups can open on the day of incorporation. Starling and Monzo activate within minutes. NatWest offers 18 months free.
UK business guides — SME insurance, business banking, commercial finance, accounting and payroll.
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No UK provider requires a minimum trading period. Startups can open on the day of incorporation. Starling and Monzo activate within minutes. NatWest offers 18 months free.
16 Jun 2026 · 7 min read
Starling Business and Monzo Business are the leading mobile-first business bank accounts. Both are free, FSCS-protected FCA banks with full open banking connectivity.
18 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Starling Business, Nationwide FlexBusiness and Mettle are permanently free with no monthly fee and no transaction charges. CMA9 free periods last 12 to 18 months before fees apply.
18 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Open banking connects your business bank account to accounting software automatically. All CMA9 banks are legally required to provide it. Starling, Monzo and Mettle also fully supported.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
How to open a business bank account online in the UK. What documents you need, how long it takes, and which providers are fastest. Sole traders and limited companies covered.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Switching a business bank account using CASS takes 7 working days and is free. All direct debits and standing orders transfer automatically.
16 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
No UK bank can guarantee approval but several open accounts without credit checks. Starling and Monzo assess identity only. FSCS protected.
18 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Compare international business bank accounts in the UK. Wise offers the lowest FX margins. HSBC offers the strongest global network. All options with FSCS status compared.
18 Jul 2026 · 8 min read
Starling and Monzo open instant business accounts within minutes with FSCS protection and no credit check. Tide and Revolut are also instant but e-money only.
17 Jun 2026 · 8 min read
Limited companies are legally required to keep finances separate from directors. Compare permanently free and CMA9 bank account options. Fee data from CMA Open Data API.
18 Jul 2026 · 10 min read
Sole traders are not legally required to have a separate business account but most personal account terms prohibit business use. Compare permanently free and CMA9 options. Fee data from CMA Open Data API.
18 Jul 2026 · 10 min read
Independent review of the Danske Bank UK business bank account. Fee data from CMA Open Data API. FCA registration, FSCS status and comparison with other CMA9 banks.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Independent review of the Bank of Ireland UK business bank account. Fee data from CMA Open Data API. FCA registration, FSCS status and comparison with other CMA9 banks.
12 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Independent review of the AIB UK business bank account. Fee data from CMA Open Data API. FCA registration, FSCS status and comparison with other CMA9 banks.
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Nationwide Business Account: No monthly fee. FCA authorised 106078. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Santander Business Account: £7.50/month after 18-month free period. FCA authorised 106054. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Lloyds Business Account: £7.00/month after 12-month free period. FCA authorised 119278. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
NatWest Business Account: £7.50/month after 18-month free period. FCA authorised 121878. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
HSBC Business Account: £8.00/month after 12-month free period. FCA authorised 114967. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
Barclays Business Account: £8.50/month after 12-month free period. FCA authorised 122702. FSCS to £85,000. Fees, features and verdict for 2026.
17 Jun 2026 · 10 min read
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