Business BankingBusiness Current Account – Small Business Tariff
The business bank account suited to businesses that prefer to use cash and cheques, offering the flexibility of branch, telephone and online banking.
Also available in Starting a Business and Commercial Banking.
| Standard Account Services | Business Current Account – Small Business Tariff (turnover below £1 million) | Business Direct (turnover below £500k) | Introductory free business banking for Start ups and Switchers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Account Maintenance Fee | £3.15 per month (only when there has been activity on the account) | FREE | FREE |
| Automated Credits | 18p per credit | FREE | FREE |
| Bill Payment | 32p per payment | FREE | FREE |
| Branch Credits | 74p per credit | FREE | FREE |
| Branch Cash In | 0.53% of the value deposited | 2% of value deposited *1 | FREE |
| Branch Cheques Collected | 28p per cheque | 20 per month Free, then 75p per cheque | FREE |
| Branch Counter Withdrawal | 63p per withdrawal | FREE | FREE |
| Branch Cash Out | 0.68% of the value withdrawn | 2% of the value withdrawn *1 | FREE |
| Cash Machine Withdrawal | 23p per withdrawal *2 | FREE *2 | Free *2 |
| Cash Machine Cash Out | 0.42% of the value withdrawn *2 | Up to £1,000 per month Free then 2% of value withdrawn *2 | FREE *2 |
| Cheques Paid | 63p per cheque | 20 free per month, then £1 per cheque | FREE |
| Debit Card | 23p per debit | FREE | FREE |
| Direct Debit Paid/Unpaid | 32p per debit/credit | FREE | FREE |
| Internal Transfer | FREE | FREE | FREE |
| Internet Bill Payment | 21p per payment | FREE | FREE |
| Other Debits | 32p per debit | FREE | FREE |
| Standing Order | 54p per debit | FREE | FREE |
* Applicable to Business Start Ups and Switchers during your free business banking period.
*1 Paying in and withdrawing cash at branches will be charged at 2% because it is not part of our standard Business Direct service.
*2 This is for UK transactions only. Some self-service machine operators may charge a levy.
Important information
Learn more about our Business Bank Account:
- Business Banking Terms and Conditions (PDF)
- Interest Rates
- Rates & Charges
- Business Banking Price List (PDF)
- International Business Price List (PDF)
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Apply for a Business Current Account – Small Business Tariff
Not quite what you're looking for?
- Business Direct – 24/7 fee free banking (within transaction limits) for businesses with a turnover below £500,000, with the flexibility of online, telephone and text message banking services
- Turnover of £1million and need a business account? Please call us on 0800 032 1770
- Community Account – free banking for clubs, societies, charities, churches, executors, administrators and trustees
- Schools & Colleges Account – free banking for schools and colleges.
Apply for a Business Current Account – Small Business Tariff
- Apply now
- or call us on:
0800 731 8904 - Request a call back
- Find a branch
- Textphone 18001 0800 028 3516
Why choose HSBC?
- 18 months free business banking and a choice of business bank accounts
- We make it easy to switch
- Support in branch from local Business Specialists
- Online support and resources through our Knowledge Centre and Business Network
- Flexible banking by phone, text, branch and online
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Recognised for our help and support, HSBC is proud winner of 'Best Service from a Business Bank' in the UK's largest business finance awards.
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