Suitable for...
Sole-trader, partnerships or Limited Companies
Unlimited adverse credit, CCJ's and IVA's all accepted
Including undischarged bankrupts
We have a 100% acceptance success rate for these accounts up to 28 February 2010
What you'll get...
A bank account in your business name, enabling you to pay in cheques made out to your company as well as cash. Maintain separate accounts to satisfy HMRC and your accountant.
Pay in cash or cheques to bank branches and by mail. You may also be able to receive electronic payments if the bank agrees. Manage your account online, withdraw by cash or counter cheque (small charge may apply to cheque withdrawals). We're sorry but there is no ATM card on this account, although the bank branches are open normal office hours including Saturday so that you can access your funds at the counter.
An extra bonus...!
For sole traders, partnerships and company directors, we are also able to offer a personal current account with the same bank for just £29 per account. Using online banking, instantly transfer funds from your basic business bank account for your personal use. Account facilities for the personal current account include a debit card, online banking, direct debits, standing orders and BACS payments in and out. There is no credit scoring used for this account and we have a 100% success rate with this account. If you would like to take advantage of this offer, just tell us when you call or add it to your basket using the buttons below.
Need a cheque book or debit card?
If you need a cheque book or debit card for your business, or BACS or direct debit facilities, the Business Current Account may be more suitable. It has a debit card and cheque book, with the prestige associated with banking at some of the World's most respected banks. And it also carries our Acceptance Guarantee!
How much...?
This basic business bank account is available for an introduction fee of only £69. If you need a personal current account too, add one for just £29.
Our Guarantee...
With our money-back acceptance guarantee, we will refund your fee in full if you are rejected for this account. We can offer this guarantee because we are so confident that you will be accepted. From starting to offer these accounts up to 28 February 2010, we have a 100% success rate.
How to get your new account...
Just click onto our Ways to Order & Pay page, for lots of easy ways to start enjoying this great facility.
Confused...?
Simply call us on 0330 555 1230. For other ways to get in touch, see Contact Us.
Terms and Conditions apply to our Guarantee and to all orders. All orders are subject to acceptance. E&OE. See Terms and Conditions
The law requires all financial institutions to verify the identity of new customers to prevent money laundering. You will need to provide evidence of your identity. See our Terms and Conditions page for details.
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