Business accounts for established businesses
Surrounding you with a team of experts
When you want support to grow your business, we’ll provide an expert team tailored to your needs. Fuel your growth with local knowledge, sector expertise and connections to specialists in cashflow, international expansion, payments and more.
More than just a business bank account
Gain an edge over your competitors with access to a team of expert Business Managers. They’ll act as a trusted partners as you manage, sustain and grow your business. Whatever your plans, they’ll suggest products and services to help you succeed.
If your business has an annual turnover of more than £400,000, you can request a callback to apply for a business account.
Have you been trading for less than 12 months?
Discover the support that we offer to startups and newly established businesses, and apply for a business bank account.
Supporting your business, every step of the way
Over 300 years of expertise
Benefit from our experience, knowledge and services that cover most industry sectors.
Barclaycard payment solutions
Take payments in a way that suits you.
Whether you do business in person, online or in an app, Barclaycard makes it easy for you to sell and your customers to buy.
24-hour fraud protection
Enjoy peace of mind, knowing your finances are safe. We protect your money every second of the day.
Supporting women in business
We’re inspired by the UK’s female entrepreneurs, who overcome many additional barriers and challenges, on top of the high demands of running their businesses day-to-day.
That’s why we’re committed to offering meaningful, ongoing support and investment to empower women in business. See how we could help with female entrepreneurial networks, events, mentorship, education and skill building.
Apply for a business account in our app
Both new and existing customers can apply for a business bank account in our app.
If you don’t already have the app, you’ll need to register for the app first – you must be 18 or over and a UK resident.
Apply for a business account online
Whether you’re a new customer or already bank with us, we’ll need some basic information from you when you apply.
Find out what information we’ll need using this business banking checklist from UK Finance, the UK’s leading trade association for financial services.
Switch to us
The Current Account Switch Service lets you move your account from your bank or building society to us in a simple, reliable and hassle-free way.
Choose a full switch if you’re ready to close your existing business account, or a partial switch if you’re not.
You’ll need:
- Your address history for the last three years
- Your business details, like your registration number, trading address and date of incorporation (if your business is a limited company)
- Your personal details
- Details of your financial arrangements, like mortgages, loans and credit cards.
Price plans
Free digital banking for 12 months
Enjoy no monthly account fees for the first 12 months(1), then pay £8.50 each month after that with one simple tariff. Businesses with existing Barclays business current accounts aren't eligible for this offer.
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Description |
Charge |
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Per month (first 12 months) Businesses with existing Barclays business current accounts aren't eligible for this offer. |
Free |
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Per month (after 12 months) |
£8.50 |
Standard transactions
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Description |
Charge |
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Simple electronic payments including Faster Payments, Direct Debits and standing orders |
Free |
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Debit card payments |
Free |
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Cash out – ATM/Post Office/self-service device |
Free |
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Cash in – Post Office/Barclays Collect/self-service device Additional Barclays Collect charges may apply. |
60p per £100 |
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Cheques in – Barclays app/self-service device |
60p each |
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Cheques out |
60p each |
For more details on transaction fees and tariffs, including transactions made at the branch counter, visit our rates and charges page.
More reasons to choose us
High growth and entrepreneurs
Rapid growth brings challenges, thick and fast. That’s why we connect high-growth businesses and entrepreneurs with our broad network featuring expert relationship teams, routes to finance, practical tools, inspiration and more.
Our innovative approach means you don’t just bank with us – you bank on your future.
Doing business abroad
We’ll help you reach opportunities overseas – whether you’re importing or exporting, just starting out or expanding further.
Our International Managers are here to support you with insights and guidance. You can also take advantage of our tools, discounts and simplify overseas trading with international payment solutions and foreign currency accounts.
Important information
Businesses with existing Barclays business current accounts aren't eligible for this offer. There are no monthly account fees for the first 12 months, after that you’ll pay £8.50 per month. Transaction charges apply. See a full list of transaction charges, [PDF, 376KB](Return to reference)