COVID-19: Applications
We're currently prioritising account applications for existing RBS customers. Unfortunately this means we are not able to accept new applications for customers of other Banks.
You may be able to access support more quickly by contacting your current bank.
Enjoy great features as standard. Our pay as you go tariff puts you in control and we don't charge a monthly fee. Plus, with all our business bank accounts you get:
Free access to FreeAgent – our online accounting software
24/7 Everyday banking support online, by phone and mobile
Contactless Visa debit card (by application) for your day-to-day expenses
Royal Bank of Scotland Business Banking is available to eligible customers, over 18 who have the right to be self-employed in the UK. FreeAgent is free subject to customers retaining their RBS Business Banking account.
24-months transaction fee free banking then pay as you go (Standard Published Tariff after)
Dedicated start-up package including access to our Business Builder learning platform and Business Growth events
Expert support from your own Relationship Manager (subject to turnover and eligibility)
Grow your business and build your local network by applying for our Entrepreneur Accelerator programme
Free banking if your turnover is less than £100,000
Cheque book and paying in book
Log in and check the status of your application in our online application centre
Use the same details that you created when you applied for your business account. If you haven’t already set up access to your online application centre, you can create a login now
Participating providers of UK business bank accounts have agreed to a basic set of information that they will need from you to set up your UK business current account.
Find out what you’ll need to provide using the simple business banking checklist from UK Finance, the UK’s leading trade association for financial services.
If you’d like to see how our Business Bank account products stack up against the others in the market, you can compare them at the following websites (suggested by the UK Government's Competition and Markets Authority):
If you want to see how we have performed on key service areas, you can get a detailed view here.
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