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See how Tide’s business account compares against Starling’s in terms of account set-up, fees, features and more.

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Quick, easy account set-up

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No monthly fees

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Low transfer fees

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Accounting integrations

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24/7 customer support

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Free invoicing templates

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FSCS protection

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International payments

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Company formation

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Virtual Office Address

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Business savings account

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Switch guarantee

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Member perks + discounts

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Getting started with Tide is easy

  1. Download the app On Play Store or Apple Store

  2. Tell us about your company What’s your company name and industry?

  3. Upload your ID and take a selfie We’ll securely verify who you are

  4. Get your current account approved in minutes We may ask for additional information if required

  5. You’re all set! Your account is ready to go – we’ll send your card in a couple of days

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Our business bank account is packed with features to save you time and money

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Payment Links

Send payment links in seconds for easy online card transactions.

Auto-categorisation

We automatically tag your income and spending. Customise the labels to suit your company.

Direct Debit

See and manage any Direct Debits easily, straight from the app.

Apple/Google Pay

Set-up Apple and Google Pay to make every payment a breeze.

International Payments

Access your IBAN number in the Tide app to send & receive international payments in a few taps.

CSV exports and more

Export your transactions in multiple formats or share with your accountant.

The all-in-one platform for managing your business seamlessly

Explore our additional tools designed to take your business to new heights.

Tide Accounting

Make completing Self Assessments and VAT returns seamless with Tide Accounting.

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Business Savings

Put your money to work with 4.33% AER variable interest.

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Tide Card Reader

In-person card payments without the fuss. Get unlimited mobile data and get paid anywhere.

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Business loans

Apply for finance to keep your business growing, without impacting your credit score.

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Find an account that fits just right

Choose a plan that makes sense for your business and upgrade as you scale. 

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Free

£0.00+ VAT MONTHLY

Open a free account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team £5 / month
  • Transfer in & out 20p per transfer
  • ATM withdrawals £1
Tide Plus Card

Plus

£9.99+ VAT MONTHLY

Plus account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 1 free card included
  • Transfer in & out 20/month free
  • ATM withdrawals £1
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Pro

£18.99+ VAT MONTHLY

Pro account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 2 free expense cards included
  • Transfers in & out Unlimited
  • ATM withdrawals £1
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Cashback

£49.99 +VAT / month

Cashback account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 3 free expense cards included
  • Transfers in & out Unlimited
  • ATM withdrawals £1
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Find out more about our plans on our pricing page. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, there’s a Tide account for you.  

Claire PedleyThe Poured Project

Once I’d filled in the application online, the account was active in about an hour. I can’t stress how easy Tide is to use.

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Why Switch to Tide?

  • Get all your business admin done in one place effortlessly by switching your existing business bank account over to Tide with the Current Account Switching Service.

  • It’s free, easy and we’ll handle all of it for you.

  • Simply fill out your old bank details and the switch will be done automatically, reliably and hassle-free.

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