Firstly, it’s worth checking your credit score by getting copies of your business credit reports. You can review these for any errors and question anything you believe to be inaccurate with the credit agency. The best next step is to start to increase your creditworthiness. This can be done by using a credit card, or opening a line of credit. There are also sources of funding available, such as Start-Up loans, which help new businesses with no credit history to fund their growth. Alternatively, equity and grant finance may be available that provide you with business loans based on the potential of your company, rather than your creditworthiness.
We also offer Tide Credit Builder – designed specifically to help small businesses grow their credit worthiness and open up future options for funding.
There are no other documents, objects or shadows around the cheque
It lays flat on a dark, plain surface, under good but not too bright light; preferably, the cheque shouldn’t be placed on wooden surface
All 4 corners of the cheque must be visible in the frame
When you’re ready to make the deposit:
In the app, tap: ‘Get paid’ > ‘Deposit cash and cheques’ > ‘Deposit cheques’. If this is your first deposit - read and agree to the Terms & Conditions.
Enter the amount and reference, and tap ‘Next’.
Hold your camera horizontally over the cheque while the app captures the details. At the ‘Review photo’ stage, you’ll see a black-and-white image of the cheque. Make sure that all details are clearly visible – including the account number, sort code, signature, payee name, amount, and date. If any details are unclear, please retake the cheque images.
Once you’ve confirmed that everything is correct, you can submit the cheque deposit.
When will I receive my cheque deposit?
Cheques will normally clear in 2 business days.
On the back of the cheque itself, make a note of the date you deposited it. Keep the paper cheque for your records.
If you’ve enabled your in-app notifications, you’ll see a message to confirm the cheque payment. It will show on your transactions timeline, and in your monthly statement - as ‘Cheque’.
