An alternative banking solution, offering banking services to people who find it hard to open a regular bank account because of their low credit score. Open an account in 10 minutes without a credit check or proof of address. Get your contactless Mastercard® debit card in 3-5 working days. Choose from three account options: ‘Essential’, ‘Premium’ and ‘Premium Plus'. You can manage your account on the go using the online banking app. Make transfer payments from your e-money account whenever, wherever. You can also set up and manage your Direct Debits and Standing Orders. Get access to exclusive partner deals. Shop and earn with your Suits Me card in-store, online or over the phone you can earn cashback rewards, with no limit. Access to a dedicated Customer Account Manager so you have someone who understands your account and your needs. Your money is protected up to £85,000 by the FSCS. Monthly account fee ranges from free to £9.97 depending on account chosen. Refer your friends to apply and use their Suits Me card, and earn £50 per friend. No limit on the number of friends you refer
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
Business Account
FeaturesInternational Payments and Finance Operations
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
Business AccountAirwallex
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
FeaturesInternational Payments and Finance Operations
Open a global multi-currency account for international business payments in minutes. Create employee and company VISA cards and stay in control of all purchases from a single dashboard, in real-time. Streamline sending payments to suppliers and employees around the world, and access market-leading international FX rates no matter the transaction size: 60+ countries where you can open local currency accounts, 180+ countries from which you can accept payments, 150+ countries to which you can make transfers at interbank rates. 85% transfers arrive within the same day Automate your online bill pay processes in one place. Accept payments from customers around the world via their preferred payment methods – no coding required. End-to-end expense management system. Reconcile your corporate card expenses and reimbursements in one place, gain real-time visibility and control over employee spending, globally. Integrations with other popular platforms like Xero, Amazon, and Shopify. Award winning customer support. Start saving on everyday business expenses. Get rewarded with 10% cashback on your first $1,000 USD equivalent in eligible international card spend. See promotional terms & conditions for more information
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
Business Rewards Account
FeaturesGet up to 4.08% AER (variable)* on Integrated Savings Pot & up to 1.5% cashback on card spend
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Current Account
Business Rewards AccountAllica Bank
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Current Account
FeaturesGet up to 4.08% AER (variable)* on Integrated Savings Pot & up to 1.5% cashback on card spend
Earn up to 4.08% AER (variable)* on your company’s spare cash and up to 1.5% cashback on card spend. No monthly fees (if the average balance is less than £10K then £25 monthly fees may incur). Eligible customers are covered by the FSCS for £120,000. Your business must be based in the UK and have been incorporated for at least 12 months and you must have £50,000 minimum balance OR have a loan product with Allica. Businesses keeping less than £50,000 in their account will earn a reduced rate of interest and may incur fees
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
Business Account
FeaturesThe all-in-one business account: Scale and save with global payments and smarter spending
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
Business AccountRevolut
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
FeaturesThe all-in-one business account: Scale and save with global payments and smarter spending
Multi-currency bank account. Hold 25+ currencies. Save money on payments, and exchange at great prices. Save money on currency exchange by locking in rates with forward contracts. Or set alerts for your ideal exchange rates. 100+ countries supported for payments. Take a range of in-person and online payment methods, fast, with tools like Revolut Pay, Revolut Reader, Payment Links and more. Physical and virtual debit cards available. Stay in control with spending limits, analytics, and expenses. Sync your software - set approvals and controls and reconcile rapidly. Account pricing ranges from zero a month for basic plan to £79 a month for full package. Custom plans also available, tailored for larger businesses. 4.9/5 for customer satisfaction. 2024 winner of Finder's Business Banking Customer Satisfaction award
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
Business Account
FeaturesAccess to Instant Saver Account paying 4.33% AER
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
Business AccountTide
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Account
FeaturesAccess to Instant Saver Account paying 4.33% AER
Open a free Tide business current account using referral code FAIRINVESTMENT and you can then open a Tide Instant Saver account in-app and start saving from just £1 (T&Cs apply). Designed for growing businesses and freelancers. Free account opening in as little as 5 minutes. Free contactless Mastercard. No monthly or annual fees. Free card payments UK and abroad. Free transfers between external accounts for one year (20p per transfer thereafter). Free transfers between Tide accounts. ATM cash withdrawals – £1. Cash Deposits – £1 at Post Office or 3% at PayPoint. 1 in 12 business current accounts opened in the UK was with Tide, within a year launch. Mobile App Features: Sync with accounting software such as Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, KashFlow and Recko. Overview of your balance and all transactions listed in seconds. Auto categorisation for income and expenditure. Instant switching between separate accounts. Freeze and unfreeze card, get card PIN reminder and order a free replacement in seconds. Create and pay invoices. Access your account on any laptop or desktop
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
Business Card
FeaturesPhysical and virtual corporate cards for efficient financial management
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Card
Business CardWallester
Monthly Fee£0
Account TypeBusiness Card
FeaturesPhysical and virtual corporate cards for efficient financial management
Wallester Business smart cards — Instant issuance, flexible settings, payments monitoring, limit set-up — a set of functions for efficient budget control of your company. Pay with the cards wherever you are, accepted in all countries using the VISA payment system. Make payments in EUR with no commission or other convenient currency — the conversion is automatic and made with the most beneficial exchange rate. Issue virtual cards in seconds and manage them in the mobile app. Create an unlimited number of physical cards with delivery to any part of the world. Set personal spending limits on cards. Connect the cards to contactless payment systems (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and others. Wallester Business lifetime access free. No hidden fees, no account or minimum balance fees, unlimited number of users, up to 300 virtual cards included. Onboarding assistance and real-time support
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
95 Day Business Tracker Notice Account
Interest AER3.87%
Min deposit£5000
Term95 Day Notice
95 Day Business Tracker Notice AccountHampshire Trust Bank
Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024
Why we like it
Interest rate tracks at a fixed margin above Bank of England Base Rate. Available for: Sole traders – trading in the UK, Limited companies/PLCs/LLPs – incorporated in the UK, Partnerships, Charities – registered in the UK, Clubs and associations, Small local authorities/PCCs/councils, Schools, Religious organisations, Small financial institutions, Credit unions, Trusts. Unlimited withdrawals permitted subject to 95 days notice. FSCS Protected
Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024
Why we like it
Available for: Sole traders – trading in the UK, Limited companies/PLCs/LLPs – incorporated in the UK, Partnerships, Charities – registered in the UK, Clubs and associations, Small local authorities/PCCs/councils, Schools, Religious organisations, Small financial institutions, Credit unions, Trusts. Unlimited withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected
You must open a Tide Business Account to open a Tide Instant Saver Account. No limits or fees on withdrawals. Eligible deposits with ClearBank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
1 Year Business Fixed Rate Bond
Interest AER4.00%
Min deposit£5000
Term1 Year
1 Year Business Fixed Rate BondHampshire Trust Bank
Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024
Why we like it
Available for: Sole traders – trading in the UK, Limited companies/PLCs/LLPs – incorporated in the UK, Partnerships, Charities – registered in the UK, Clubs and associations, Small local authorities/PCCs/councils, Schools, Religious organisations, Small financial institutions, Credit unions, Trusts. No withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected
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Minimum Age
18
UK Resident
Yes
2 Year Business Fixed Rate Bond
Interest AER3.90%
Min deposit£5000
Term2 Years
2 Year Business Fixed Rate BondHampshire Trust Bank
Winner of Platinum Feefo Trusted Service Award in 2024
Why we like it
Available for: Sole traders – trading in the UK, Limited companies/PLCs/LLPs – incorporated in the UK, Partnerships, Charities – registered in the UK, Clubs and associations, Small local authorities/PCCs/councils, Schools, Religious organisations, Small financial institutions, Credit unions, Trusts. No withdrawals permitted. FSCS Protected
With so many different easy-access savings accounts to choose from, it pays to shop around. We offer a selection of leading UK instant access accounts.
Many savings accounts have below-inflation interest rates, which means people's savings are being eroded in real terms. While many savings accounts are on the market, many do not offer much of a financial advantage as they offer interest that only matches the base rate set by the Bank of England. We help you compare a selection of some of the best interest-paying accounts.
A good instant-access savings account will offer flexible withdrawal facilities for savers looking to access their money regularly while combining these with a good interest rate.
If you are happy to lock your money away for a fixed term, fixed rate bonds or notice accounts offer better long-term rates of interest; such accounts generally do not allow savers to take money out until the bond has matured or provide restrictions on withdrawals and may apply penalties. The ability to access funds at short notice can be very helpful.
Surprisingly some of the best-paying interest accounts available are current accounts. While many current accounts pay no interest, some pay up to 7% interest (First Direct). Switching to a new current account is much quicker than it used to be. In September 2013 "7 Day Switching" was introduced - as long as your existing bank is signed up, moving your account should be painless. For the latest current account deals, use the dropdown menu and select high interest current accounts.
In the last few years, we have seen the emergence of Peer to Peer accounts, providing a way for savers to earn high levels of interest as high as 7%. Often referred to as crowd funding peer to peer websites bring together borrowers looking to get low rates on loans with savers looking to get a higher return on their savings. The Financial Conduct Authority regulates peer-to-peer. For the latest peer-to-peer deals, use the dropdown menu and select peer-to-peer.
Fixed Rate Bond Alternatives
Growth Deposit Plan
Potential 22.05% after 4 years
Target return - 22.05% if the FTSE 100 has not fallen by more than 10% at the end of the 4 year term
Return of 5% still paid even if the FTSE is lower than 90% after 4 years
Capital protected
Available for cash ISAs, ISA Transfers & direct investments
Important Information:This is a structured deposit plan and is capital protected. There is a risk that the company backing the plan or any company associated with the plan may be unable to repay your initial investment and any returns stated. In this event, you may be entitled to compensation from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), depending on your individual circumstances. In addition, you may not get back the full amount of your initial investment if the plan is not held for the full term.
