United Kingdom

The same handful of providers cover most of Northern Europe, but the fees, the account details you receive, and who they will accept differ by market. Start with the country you are actually incorporated in.

Bank accounts

How to open a UK business bank account

Free business accounts are ordinary in the UK, so price is the wrong thing to compare. Here is who legally needs an account, the difference between a bank and an e-money firm, and which providers give you a real sort code and account number.

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Compare the providers

Provider	Opening fee	Monthly fee	Local account number	Best for
Revolut Business	Free	£10 – £90/month	Yes	Multi-currency operations
Wise Business	£50one-off	Free	Yes	Cheapest currency conversion
Tide	Free	Free – £69.99	Yes	UK sole traders and small Ltds

Prices checked 5 September 2026.