Business Extra package for new start-ups

We understand how daunting starting your own business can be, that's why we'll give you a named manager to support you, a range of free guidance services to get you off on the right foot, and 18 months free* day-to-day banking; so you can spend less time worrying about your banking and more time building your business.
Free day-to-day banking can make all the difference to a new business. It makes sure that every single penny you earn goes towards creating a successful business.
During the first 18 months you will not be charged for:

• paying in or taking out cash,
• paying in or issuing cheques, 
• paying standing orders and direct debits.

There is no limit on the number of deposits or withdrawals, and you do not need to keep a minimum balance in your account to qualify.
All we ask is that you operate your account within agreed limits, for example not going overdrawn without prior agreement.

Get off to a great start

We have a range of information and guidance services to help you develop your business:

 Free Sage Planning for Business software to help you get your business moving in the right direction, or help turn your business idea into reality. 

Free 90-day trial of Sage Start-up, a day-to-day accounts package ideal for first time users. Up to 50% discount when you open a business account. 

90 day free trial of Sage Instant Accounts a simple bookkeeping package with support that’s ideal for small businesses. Up to 50% discount when you open a business account.

 Plenty of options to grow into

 You won’t need to change your account even when your business grows or your needs change. We can offer you:

• Banking on your doorstep - we have one of the largest branch networks in the UK, so there should always be one nearby.
• Banking on your computer - our Internet banking service is currently used by over 300,000 business customers.
• Banking on your mobile - receive daily updates on your account balance via our Text alerts service.
• Banking on your phone - speak to a business advisor who can deal with your account queries and requests using our
  Telephone banking service. 
• Support from your own relationship manager
• Our relationship managers help around 80,000 new businesses get started every year.
• Once your account is open you'll have access to a named relationship manager who will be on hand to provide support from help with deposits, loans or more specialist borrowing.
• As well as face-to-face consultations our relationship managers are also available at the end of a phone to provide telephone assistance when a meeting is not convenient.