Switch your business account
Switch to us for a simple business account and access to our bespoke products and services.
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Switch to a Business Account that works as hard as you
First account with us? No account fee for a year then £8.50 a month
Keep control of your finances with free accounting software
Instant decision on up to £25,000 credit* to help your business grow
Bank on-the-go 24/7 with our business banking app
Log in at a time that suits you using your secure login details. For extra security, use fingerprint and Face ID on compatible devices.
- Check balances and transactions at the touch of a button.
- Pay in cheques via the app up to a daily limit of £10,000.
- Make payments of up to £250,000 per day.
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Frequently asked questions
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Find out more about our Business Account fees and charges.
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Introductory offer
No monthly account fee for 12 months if it’s your first business account with us
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Monthly account fee
£8.50 after 12 months
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Electronic payments in2
Free
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Electronic payments out2
First 100 a month is free / £0.20 each after that
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Cash payments (in or out)
£0.85 for every £100 at an Immediate Deposit Machine / £1.50 for every £100 over the counter
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Cheques (in or out, any amount)
£0.85 at an Immediate Deposit Machine / £1 over the counter
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Credit paid in at branch or cash machine
£0.85
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Credit paid in at an Immediate Deposit Machine, Automated Deposit Machine, through the app
Free
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BACS
File submission: £5.50
BACS Item: £0.15 (a set up fee may apply)
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CHAPS
£30
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Sending and receiving money abroad
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Balances below £0 (going overdrawn)
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Other account services
No credit interest is payable on these accounts.
See the full account rates and charges (PDF, 1.1MB) and product terms and conditions.
Estimate with our calculator how much your business account could cost per month after the first year.
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Your business bank account will switch within seven working days from when your new account is opened under the Current Account Switch Service guarantee.
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No, you won’t need to close your old bank account yourself. Your old bank will close your account as part of the Current Account Switch Service process. All you need to do is fill in the instruction form to authorise the closure.
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Making the switch to a business bank account with Bank of Scotland, or any other bank using the Current Account Switch Service, is straightforward. It’s an easy process designed to make changing banks and transferring important information stress-free. Sit back and wait until your switch date and we’ll take care of the rest.
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The Current Account Switch Service lets you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in just seven working days. It's simple, reliable, and stress-free. We move everything over to your new account, redirect any payments sent to the old account, and make sure your old account is closed.
- The service is free to use and you can choose and agree your switch date with us.
- We will take care of moving all your payments going out (for example, your Direct Debits and standing orders) and those coming in (for example, your salary).
- If you have money in your old account, we will transfer it to your new account on your switch date.
- We will arrange for payments accidentally made to your old account to be automatically redirected to your new account. We will also contact the sender and give them your new account details.
- If there are any issues in making the switch, we will contact you before your switch date.
- If anything goes wrong with the switch, as soon as we are told, we will refund any interest (paid or lost) and charges made on either your old or new current accounts as a result of this failure.
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The Current Account Switch Service is a fast and simple way to switch your Business Account to us.
Before using the service, check it’s right for you. Your business must:
- have an annual turnover below £6.5 million
- employ fewer than 50 people.
You’ll also need to check that your existing bank is signed up to the service. Over 50 banks and building societies take part in the Current Account Switch Service - view the full list here.
Got a different question? Check the Current Account Switch Service FAQ page.
Independent service quality survey results
Business current accounts
Published August 2025
As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask approximately 1,200 customers of each of the 17 largest business current account providers if they would recommend their provider to other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs*). The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.
Overall service quality
We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their business current account provider to other SMEs.
*SMEs include businesses, clubs, charities and societies with an annual turnover/income of up to £25m (exclusive of VAT and other turnover-related taxes).
Ranking
The requirement to publish the Financial Conduct Authority Service Quality Information for Business current accounts can be found here.
*Apply online once your new Business Account is set up and you’ll get an instant decision. Eligibility for lending will be assessed as part of a separate application, and there is no guarantee of lending being granted. All lending is subject to status.