Credit Union Account

We offer a package of banking services specifically for community credit unions.

Enquire to open an account

Check if your business can apply

Free day-to-day banking

If you’re eligible for an account, you won’t pay a monthly fee*.

Instant access to funds

As long as cleared funds are available.

Easy to manage account

Simple withdrawals, Direct Debits or standing orders.


*We do not charge for day-to-day banking on our Credit Union Account, however charges for CHAPS, International Payments and other service charges apply. Free day-to-day banking applies if you continue to meet our eligibility criteria, which means you must be a registered Credit Union. Information on other service charges that apply can be found in the relevant charges brochure. 


*We do not charge for day-to-day banking on our Credit Union Account, however charges for CHAPS, International Payments and other service charges apply. Free day-to-day banking applies if you continue to meet our eligibility criteria, which means you must be a registered Credit Union. Information on other service charges that apply can be found in the relevant charges brochure. 

 

How to open a Credit Union Account

Complete an enquiry form to apply for a Credit Union Account.

To apply for a Credit Union Account, you will:

  • Be an approved credit union
  • Use the account for business only
  • Please see our Terms and Conditions for other important information.
Send an enquiry form

Switching to us is easy

The Current Account Switch Service makes switching current accounts from one UK bank or building society to another simple, reliable and stress-free. It is available to consumers, businesses, charities and trusts, and allows you to choose a switch date that suits you.

Current Account Switch Guarantee (PDF, 65KB)

Current Account Switch Guide (PDF, 71KB)

A note about rates and charges

We won’t charge you a monthly fee to use your Credit Union Account. But you might have to pay for some specific services.  

Terms and Conditions

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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

Business current accounts overall service quality survey results: 1st monzo 85%, 2nd Mettle 82%, 3rd Starling Bank 81%, 4th Handelsbanken 76%, 5th Tide 72%, equal 10th Lloyds Bank 59%

View the full set of results

The requirement to publish the Financial Conduct Authority Service Quality Information for business current accounts can be found here