Open a Business Account

Reasons why a business account is the smart move


Whether you’re just starting your business, operating a savvy side hustle or you’re a freelancer or landlord, our Business Accounts can help you manage your finances.

Build customers’ trust by making payments feel more credible

No account fee for a year

No account fee for 12 months if it’s your first Business Account with us. Then £8.50 a month.

More information on our fees and charges.

Keep your books in order and make tax returns easier with useful tools

Meet the Business Account that works as hard as you

 

Stay in control of your finances with free accounting software

  • Simplify your expenses and automate business admin tasks. 
  • Create and send professional invoices.
  • Streamline your reporting. Send VAT returns directly to HMRC.
 

Grow with up to £5,000 credit

Once you’ve set up your new business current account, apply for credit using the app and get an instant decision1.

  • Options for a Business Credit Card or Business Overdraft.
  • Get an instant decision on up to £5,000 credit.
  • Kickstart your business, fund your growth, or cover unexpected costs.
 

Build your savings for the future

Open a business savings account - choose from an Instant Access Account, notice account, and fixed term deposit account. 


  • Be clever with your cash. Start small and earn interest from day one, so you can watch your savings grow.
  • Use our Business Savings Interest Calculator to see how our competitive interest rates could work for you.

Stay in control of your finances with free accounting software

  • Simplify your expenses and automate business admin tasks. 
  • Create and send professional invoices.
  • Streamline your reporting. Send VAT returns directly to HMRC.

Grow with up to £5,000 credit

Once you’ve set up your new business current account, apply for credit using the app and get an instant decision1.

  • Options for a Business Credit Card or Business Overdraft.
  • Get an instant decision on up to £5,000 credit.
  • Kickstart your business, fund your growth, or cover unexpected costs.

Build your savings for the future

Open a business savings account - choose from an Instant Access Account, notice account, and fixed term deposit account. 


  • Be clever with your cash. Start small and earn interest from day one, so you can watch your savings grow.
  • Use our Business Savings Interest Calculator to see how our competitive interest rates could work for you.


1Apply online once your new Business Account is set up and you’ll get an instant decision. Eligibility for lending will be assessed as part of a separate application, and there is no guarantee of lending being granted. All lending is subject to status.


1Apply online once your new Business Account is set up and you’ll get an instant decision. Eligibility for lending will be assessed as part of a separate application, and there is no guarantee of lending being granted. All lending is subject to status.

Choose us and get more than just a bank account

 

Settle daily costs with a Business Debit Card

  • Withdraw up to £700 of cleared funds per day.
  • Use your card for on-the-go contactless transactions up to £100.
  • Speed up deposit transactions at branches using your card.

Take payments in person, online and over the phone

Get payment services you can trust. With options to suit your business needs - on the move, in your business premises, or countertop card readers.

Insurance to protect your business

Choose the right price and cover from a panel of leading insurers - online and over the phone.

 

Earn rewards with our Credit and Charge cards

  • Interest-free credit days on purchases.
  • Travel insurance included.
  • Earn cash back on fuel, electric vehicle charging, and other eligible purchases.
  • Manage your cash flow and expenses.
 

Settle daily costs with a Business Debit Card

  • Withdraw up to £700 of cleared funds per day.
  • Use your card for on-the-go contactless transactions up to £100.
  • Speed up deposit transactions at branches using your card.

Take payments in person, online and over the phone

Get payment services you can trust. With options to suit your business needs - on the move, in your business premises, or countertop card readers.

 

Earn rewards with our Credit and Charge cards

  • Interest-free credit days on purchases.
  • Travel insurance included.
  • Earn cash back on fuel, electric vehicle charging, and other eligible purchases.
  • Manage your cash flow and expenses.

Insurance to protect your business

Choose the right price and cover from a panel of leading insurers - online and over the phone.

Is this account right for my business?

You can apply for this account if: 

  • you’re at least 18 years old
  • you’re a UK resident and have a UK mobile phone number
  • you’re a sole trader or director of the business
  • the business has an annual turnover of £25 million or less
  • the business is trading from an address in the UK.

If you have a limited company: 

  • it must be registered in the UK with a UK trading address
  • it must have been registered with Companies House for at least four days
  • check that no changes have been made to the Companies House register in the past four days
  • it must have an ‘active’ status on the Companies House register.

Get ready to apply

What 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 way to take a live photo of your signature and one of yourself
  • a form of ID such as your passport or UK driving license
  • proof of your business address such as a utility bill.

Is this account right for my business?

You can apply for this account if: 

  • you’re at least 18 years old
  • you’re a UK resident and have a UK mobile phone number
  • you’re a sole trader or director of the business
  • the business has an annual turnover of £25 million or less
  • the business is trading from an address in the UK.

If you have a limited company: 

  • it must be registered in the UK with a UK trading address
  • it must have been registered with Companies House for at least four days
  • check that no changes have been made to the Companies House register in the past four days
  • it must have an ‘active’ status on the Companies House register.

Get ready to apply

What 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 way to take a live photo of your signature and one of yourself
  • a form of ID such as your passport or UK driving license
  • proof of your business address such as a utility bill.

Download the app to apply

Explore our brilliant everyday banking features.

  • Make payments up to £250,000 each day.
  • View or share payment receipts by email, WhatsApp, or SMS.
  • Approve online debit card purchases.

Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

More on the app
 

Download the app to apply

Explore our brilliant everyday banking features.

  • Make payments up to £250,000 each day.
  • View or share payment receipts by email, WhatsApp, or SMS.
  • Approve online debit card purchases.

Available on the Apple App Store and Google Play store.

More on the app

Frequently asked questions

Lloyds Bank plc is an introducer to Arthur J. Gallagher Insurance Brokers Limited who arrange and administer Lloyds Bank Business Insurance Services and source products from a panel of insurers.