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One account for all things business

Everything your business needs, in one powerful business account.

FSCS-Protected Bank Account by ClearBank

FSCS-Protected Bank Account by ClearBank

Making Tax Digital just got easier. Automate your bookkeeping and file your returns for free with our HMRC-recognised tools - built to make staying compliant simple.

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Everything you need to run your business

Opening a free business account with Tide is easy – apply in minutes and unlock a suite of finance management tools to help you run your business better. 

  • Make and receive payments faster using our payment tools.

  • Manage all your business expenses through the app.

  • Create invoices and do your accounting all in one place.

  • No monthly recurring fees, get started for free.

  • Get 24/7 in-app chat support & FSCS protection.

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THE UK'S MOST TRUSTED PARTNER

Register your company with the UK's #1 formation agent

  • Form your company for just £1 with our Company Secretary tool, or a one-off fee of £14.99 (usually £100 via Companies House). Receive your certificate of incorporation within 1 business day.

  • Get a free business bank account with MTD-ready tools, flexible payments, built-in accounting and more.

  • Verify your identity, get your personal code and file your confirmation statement with Tide, an ASCP.

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The all-in-one platform for managing your business seamlessly

Explore our additional tools designed to take your business to new heights.

Tide Accounting

Stay compliant for free. File your tax returns with Tide’s HMRC-recognised, Making Tax Digital-ready tools.

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Business Savings

Earn up to 4% AER (variable) on your business savings

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Tide Card Reader

In-person card payments without the fuss. Get unlimited mobile data and get paid anywhere.

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Tide Payroll

Simple, reliable, HMRC-recognised payroll software designed to make payday hassle-free and fast.

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Apply for business finance with Tide - no lengthy forms, just a quick decision in minutes

More than 43,000 UK businesses have already secured over £1.6 billion in funding.

  • Borrow from £1,000 to £20 million to fund new projects, assets and boost cash flow.

  • Compare loans and alternative finance from over 80 lenders.

  • Check your eligibility in minutes, without affecting your credit score.

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Claire PedleyThe Poured Project

Once I’d filled in the application online, the account was active in about an hour. I can’t stress how easy Tide is to use.

Protect yourself from fraud

All businesses are at risk from the nationwide threat of fraud. Understanding key information can help you protect your business and your money.

We’ve put together vital tips for spotting, avoiding and reporting fraud. 

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Independent service quality survey results

Business current accounts Published Feb 2026

As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask approximately 1,200 customers of each of the 17 largest business current account providers if they would recommend their provider to other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs*).

The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.

Overall service quality

We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their business current account provider to other SMEs.

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Tide Platform Limited (Tide) designs and operates the Tide website and app. Tide is not a bank. Tide is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 under firm reference number 900843 for the issuing of electronic money and the provision of payment initiation services and account information services under the Payment Services Regulations 2017. Tide is also authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority in relation to its credit and insurance broking activities (firm reference 718743). Tide is incorporated and registered in England and Wales with company number 09595646 and registered office at 4th Floor The Featherstone Building, 66 City Road, London, EC1Y 2AL. Tide offers bank accounts powered by ClearBank® Ltd (ClearBank) (account sort code is 04-06-05). ClearBank is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority under registration number 754568. Eligible deposits with ClearBank are protected up to a total of £120,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. For further information visit Home. ClearBank Ltd is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (Financial Services Register number: 754568). Registered Address: ClearBank, Level 27, The Broadgate Tower, 20 Primrose Street, London, United Kingdom, EC2A 2EW. Eligible deposits held in the Tide Business Current Account (powered by ClearBank) are covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (“FSCS”) subject to eligibility. All eligible deposits at the same bank are aggregated to determine the coverage level for each depositor up to £120,000, therefore if you have any other product/services with ClearBank these will be aggregated. To find out more and to check your eligibility please visit: About us . Some of Tide’s members also hold e-money accounts powered by PrePay Technologies Limited (PPT) (account sort code is 23-69-72). PPT is an electronic money institution authorised by the FCA under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 under firm reference number 900010 for the issuing of electronic money. PPT holds an amount equivalent to the money in Tide current accounts in a safeguarding account which gives members protection against PPT’ insolvency. Tide Cards may be issued by both Tide and PPT, who are licensed by Mastercard International for the issuance of cards. The issuer of your Tide card will be identified on your monthly card statement. Tide Capital Limited is an appointed representative of P1 Investment Services Limited which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 752005 to carry out such regulated activities as are involved in the provision of Tide Investment Account. Seccl Custody Limited is the custodian of assets held in Tide Investment Account and is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (firm reference number 793200) and registered in England and Wales under No. 10430958. Registered office 20 Manvers Street, Bath BA1 1JW. Tide, the Tide logo, the Swell, and Do Less Banking are trademarks and trade names of Tide Platform Limited, and may not be used or reproduced without the consent of the owner.