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Compare business bank accounts

While we think Tide is the best option for small and scaling businesses, it doesn’t hurt to do some research. Compare business bank accounts from both challenger and high street banks using our table below.

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Tide
Tide
Monzo
Monzo
Starling
Starling
Revolut
Revolut
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Mettle
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Santander
Barclays
Barclays
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Lloyds
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Natwest
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HSBC

Free Business bank account

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No monthly fees

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No transfer fees

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Free Instant Access Savings account

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Switch guarantee

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FSCS protection (up to 85k)

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Free invoicing templates

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Accounting software

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Card reader

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Business loans

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Direct Debit

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*Last updated March 2024

Trusted by over 1 million businesses

Take control of your business finances the easy way with Tide Accounting. Find a plan that aligns with your business needs and get back to doing what you love.

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Open a business bank account that fits just right

We offer UK business bank accounts to suit businesses of every size, and you can upgrade as you scale

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Free

£0.00+ VAT MONTHLY

Open a free account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team £5 / month
  • Transfer in & out 20p per transfer
  • ATM withdrawals £1
  • 1.75% fee on foreign currency card transactions
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Smart

£12.49+ VAT MONTHLY

Smart account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 1 free card included
  • Transfer in & out 25/month free
  • ATM withdrawals £1
  • 0% fee on foreign currency card transactions
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Pro

£18.99+ VAT MONTHLY

Pro account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 2 free expense cards included
  • Transfers in & out Unlimited
  • ATM withdrawals £1
  • 0% on fee foreign currency card transactions
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Cashback

£49.99 +VAT / month

Cashback account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 3 free expense cards included
  • Transfers in & out Unlimited
  • ATM withdrawals £1
  • 0% on fee foreign currency card transactions
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 Why Switch to Tide? 

  • Get all your business admin done in one place effortlessly by switching your existing business bank account over to Tide with the Current Account Switching Service.

  • It’s free, easy and we’ll handle all of it for you.

  • Simply fill out your old bank details and the switch will be done automatically, reliably and hassle-free.

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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.
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Claire PedleyThe Poured Project

Most straightforward opening of a bank account I've ever done super quick and easy.
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Annie BernardThe Poured Project

Setting up an account was really easy and has saved me hours of admin.
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Kate ClanLoud Architects

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A business bank account that's free and easy to open

Tide is about doing what you love. That’s why we’re trusted by 1 million sole traders, freelancers and limited companies worldwide.

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