Business Bank Accounts
Business Current Account
Starling Bank — product information, costs, suitability and important checks.
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Eligible UK companies wanting digital banking
Cash deposits incur a 0.7% fee, with a £3 minimum
Overview and who it may suit
Starling’s Business Current Account is for eligible UK companies limited by shares and LLPs registered at Companies House. Applications are assessed individually, with residency, ownership and industry restrictions. The account includes app and online banking, UK payments and accounting-software integrations. Cash deposits at the Post Office cost 0.7%, with a minimum £3 charge. Sole traders use Starling’s separate sole-trader account.
Eligible UK companies wanting digital banking
✓ Potential advantages
- No monthly account fee
- App and online banking with accounting-software integrations
- No fees for standard UK bank payments
! Limitations to consider
- Cash deposits incur a 0.7% fee, with a £3 minimum
- Business ownership, residency and industry restrictions apply
- General partnerships are not supported by this account
Fees, rates and product terms
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