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LIMITED COMPANY BANK ACCOUNT

Open a limited company bank account in minutes, for free

Establishing your business as a limited company? With Tide, you can open a limited company business account for free.

  • Access built-in tools – accounting, invoicing and more

  • Get paid faster with flexible payment options

  • Apply for business finance with ease

Progress your business as a limited company and beyond, and we’ll help you at every step of the way.

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Everything you need as a limited company

With over 1 million business owners trusting in Tide, we make sure you have everything you need to set up your business smoothly – saving you time and money.

£0/month

Set up an account in minutes and only pay for what you use – get low transaction and ATM fees.

Built-in accounting

Simplify taxes and avoid manual accounting admin with software built into your Tide bank account.

Earn 4.07% AER variable

Get more out of your money with our Instant Saver Account – no limits or withdrawal fees. T&Cs apply.

Apply for credit

Fund your business growth with a loan from one of our trusted credit partners.

Safe and secure

24/7 account monitoring, ensuring your money is safe.

24/7 support

Start a chat and get help in the app any time, 365 days a year.

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Haven't registered your company yet? Companies House charges £50, but we'll get you registered for £14.99 and throw in a business bank account for free.

Open a business account in minutes

Open a free limited company bank account in minutes

Getting started with Tide is easy

  1. Download the app On Play Store or Apple Store

  2. Tell us about your business What’s your business 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 limited company bank account has a suite of tools, made to save you time and money

Streamline your finances easily and access the tools you need, straight from the app.

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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. 

Try Admin Extra free for 3 months to streamline your banking and accounting

Get 3 months of Admin Extra for free when you open an account with Tide. Send unlimited invoices, track business performance, handle taxes, and do your banking - all from the Tide app. T&Cs apply.

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 4.07% 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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Am I eligible for a limited company business account?

Applying for a limited company account with Tide is easy – however there are a few things to you need to check to ensure you’re eligible.

Your business must be UK-based

You can’t be in any business partnership

Your business can’t be managed by another legal entity

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Open a business bank account that fits just right

We offer UK business bank accounts to suit businesses of every size, and you can 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
  • 1.75% fee on foreign currency card transactions
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Smart

£12.49+ VAT MONTHLY

Smart account
  • Your Tide business card Free
  • Expense Cards for your team 1 free card included
  • Transfer in & out 25/month free
  • ATM withdrawals £1
  • 0% fee on foreign currency card transactions
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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
  • 0% on fee foreign currency card transactions
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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
  • 0% on fee foreign currency card transactions
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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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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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We understand businesses, it's all we do

Tide is built by business owners for business owners. That’s why we’re trusted by over 1 million sole traders, freelancers, and limited companies worldwide.

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