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Business bank accounts
Launching a start-up or considering switching banks? Join the one million UK businesses that already bank with us.
- Online application - apply for a Business Account in minutes.
- First account with us? No account fee for a year then £8.50 per month.
- Instant decision on up to £25,000 credit1.
Meet the Business Account that works as hard as you
Hassle-free switching
You're covered by the Current Account Switch Guarantee. We’ll switch everything over within seven working days of your account opening. If you decide to switch later, get in touch when you're ready and we’ll guide you through the steps.
Choose us and get more than just a bank account
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Accounts for different organisations
Find the best bank account for your needs.
Frequently asked questions
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Find out more about our Business Account fees and charges.
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Charges
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Introductory offer
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No monthly account fee for 12 months if it’s your first business account with us
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Monthly account fee
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£8.50 after 12 months
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Electronic payments in2
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Free
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Electronic payments out2
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First 100 a month are free / £0.20 each after that
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Cash payments (in or out)
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£0.85 for every £100 at an Immediate Deposit Machine / £1.50 for every £100 over the counter
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Cheques (in or out, any amount)
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£0.85 at an Immediate Deposit Machine / £1 over the counter
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Credit paid in at branch or ATM
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£0.85
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Credit paid in at an Immediate Deposit Machine, Automated Deposit Machine, through the app
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Free
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BACS
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File submission: £5.50
BACS Item: £0.15 (a set up fee may apply)
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CHAPS
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£30
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Sending and receiving money abroad
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Balances below £0 (going overdrawn)
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Other account services
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No credit interest is payable on this account.
See the full account rates and charges (PDF, 666KB) and product terms and conditions.
Estimate with our calculator how much your business account could cost per month after the first year.
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To open your business account, you’ll need:
- A copy or photograph of your signature
- A UK driving licence or passport
- The name, date of birth and three-year personal address history (including month and year of moving dates), mobile number and email address for everyone connected to the account.
- Your business name, address, details of your activities and estimated annual turnover
- For limited company accounts, Companies House must be up to date before we can progress an application. Please allow four days from the date of Companies House registration before applying online or over the phone.
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If you run a small business, there are various benefits to having a business bank account with Lloyds Bank:
- Separate business from personal transactions to make business accounting easier
- Access expert resources and support to grow your business skills
- Manage your accounts using online business banking.
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If you’ve already started an online application, you can continue or check the status of your application at any time using the log on button in your welcome email, which you’ll get once you’ve provided your personal details.
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Yes, you can easily switch your current business account to a Lloyds Bank business account using the Current Account Switching Service. Once you’ve given us your details, you can sit back and we’ll manage the rest for you. Find out more about switching bank accounts.
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In-branch cash and deposit machines, for notes and cheques. Limits and charges will apply.
Other options:
- Withdraw cash, notes only, from any LINK ATM. Most don't charge a fee.
- Withdraw or deposit coins and notes at Post Offices or Banking Hubs. Limits and charges will apply.
- You can find out about your options on LINK's Cash Locator.
- Some locations charge a fee to make a withdrawal or deposit. If they do, it'll be clearly signed in store and on the machine. You'll be able to cancel the transaction if you don't want to pay the charge.
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We work with LINK to carry out assessments of places which might need better cash access services.
Concerned about access to cash in your area?
Link may have already looked at your area and made a recommendation to make things better.
If not, you can request an access to cash assessment in your area.
Want to know how decisions are made about cash?
Find out more about LINK’s process.
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The Current Account Switch Service lets you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in just seven working days. It's simple, reliable, and stress-free. We move everything over to your new account, redirect any payments sent to the old account, and make sure your old account is closed.
- The service is free to use and you can choose and agree your switch date with us.
- We will take care of moving all your payments going out (for example, your Direct Debits and standing orders) and those coming in (for example, your salary).
- If you have money in your old account, we will transfer it to your new account on your switch date.
- We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
- If there are any issues in making the switch, we will contact you before your switch date.
- If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we will refund any interest (paid or lost) and charges made on either your old or new current accounts as a result of this failure.
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You can apply for an account in minutes. On-the-go? Download the app and apply from anywhere in the UK. Discover our mobile app.
Or you can apply using the website. Apply online now.
To open your business bank account, you’ll need a few documents to hand. You’ll need:
- details about you, where you’ve lived, and your tax status
- information about your business, including what you do, who you work with, and where you work
- a photo of your face and your signature
- a form of ID such as a UK driving license or passport, and possibly some other documents.
If you’re applying for an account for a limited company bank account, Companies House must be up to date before we can progress your application. Please allow four days from the date of your Companies House registration before applying to open a business bank account.
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You can open a Business Account with us if you’re a sole trader or the director of a limited company.
We have other types of accounts for schools and for charities and community organisations.
Read more and check if your business can apply.
Independent service quality survey results
Business current accounts
Published August 2025
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.
*SMEs include businesses, clubs, charities and societies with an annual turnover/income of up to £25m (exclusive of VAT and other turnover-related taxes).
Ranking
The requirement to publish the Financial Conduct Authority Service Quality Information for business current accounts can be found here