Business Bank Account

Go to ‘Apply online now’ above, answer a few questions about your business, and select ‘Get started’ to go to the start of the application. You’ll be asked if there are other directors in your company, and whether you want to give them account access.

Please note:

• When you apply online you can only give account access to directors. You can add others — e.g. your accountant — by popping into a store.
• Each director you add will be emailed an invite with a link, so they can go and fill out their part of the application.
• Any director that you give access to will be an authorised signatory and have full account access.
• Directors with account access can use Online Banking to make payments up to the daily limit of £21,000.
• Each director with account access will be given their own debit card for the account.
• All directors, shareholders and key account users must be 18 or over and UK residents.

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We worked with other providers of UK business bank accounts to agree on what basic information we ask customers to provide when setting up an account. Check the UK Finance guide to opening a business account for more information.

Keep your account balance above £6,000 for any whole month and for that month you’ll pay no monthly fee – plus we’ll give you 30 free transactions.

If your balance falls below £6,000 at the close of business on any day you’ll pay the low monthly fee of £6, plus £0.30 per transaction for that month.

You can apply for a business overdraft with your business account – just talk to your Local Business Manager.

Yes, our Business Credit Card has no fees, a simple low rate and no transaction fees in most European countries. To apply visit your Local Business Manager in store – no appointment necessary.

You can use your debit card within Europe with no fees for card purchases or cash withdrawals. If you’re using your card outside of Europe there will be a fee for purchases and withdrawals.

More information on using your debit card abroad

You can apply online in minutes. Alternatively, pop into store and a Local Business Manager will get you set up and print your card on the spot – no appointment necessary.

Before coming to a store, please check what documents you need to bring so we can get you started as quickly as possible.

Visit your local store – we’re open 7 days a week from early ‘til late.

Not near a store? Access your account at Post Office® branches across the country. Pay in cash and cheques, or use their change giving service. Find out more about banking through the Post Office.

All directors and shareholders must be 18+ for the company to apply online.

Switching your current account to Metro Bank is simple and hassle-free. We guarantee to have your account switched in 7 days if your annual turnover is below £6.5 million.

Simply visit your local store to make the switch.