A current account is essential for any business – but not all current accounts are the same. While most current accounts allow online and telephone banking, not all come with overdrafts. And many business current accounts come with a range of benefits.
Natwest
Account fee
Variable
Bank transfers
0
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
Barclays
Account fee
£8.50 per month
Bank transfers
Free
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
TSB
Account fee
25 months free (then £5 per month)
Bank transfers
Free
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
Virgin Money
Account fee
£0
Bank transfers
£0.18 via Business Internet Banking or £0.10 Direct or via Bureau
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
Revolut
Account fee
Custom
Bank transfers
Custom
Overdraft
No
Access
Online
Tide
Account fee
£0
Bank transfers
£0.20 per transfer
Overdraft
No
Access
Online
Allied Irish Bank
Account fee
£10 per quarter
Bank transfers
£0
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Phone & Email
Santander
Account fee
£12.50
Bank transfers
n/a
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
Lloyd's
Account fee
12 months free (£7 per month)
Bank transfers
0
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online
HSBC
Account fee
£32 (annual fee)
Bank transfers
0
Overdraft
Yes
Access
Online