Business Directplus

Free business banking for 18 months

This account is for you if you're looking for convenience and direct access to your account and you don't want to pay any monthly service and transaction charges for 18 months.

In brief, Business Directplus offers:

  • Free business banking for 18 months* - every month you can deposit up to 100 cheques and £4,000 cash and write up to 30 cheques all free of charge
  • No monthly service charge for 18 months
  • Credit interest rates on balances above £1,000
  • The convenience of using telephone, internet and postal banking - plus the freedom to use our network of branches and, for a small charge, the Post Office
  • Access to a fee-free overdraft and a range of lending facilities (subject to status)
  • Free use of business debit card†
  • Five star service promise

To qualify for FREE banking you must keep the balance of the account above £1000. The 18 months free banking has limitations, standard charges apply - see our charges for details.

Even after the 18 month free banking period has ended don’t worry because we won't hit you with big charges. For a small monthly charge of just £3, you’ll still be able to deposit up to 100 cheques and up to £4000 in cash and make unlimited automated credits each month.

Switching is easy, to apply over the phone, call 0800 764 764, or download an application form (opens as PDF – 0.3Mb) today.

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Please read the following documentation before applying for a Business Directplus account (These will open in new windows)

Please note from 18th December 2008 changes will be made to Business Directplus Terms and Conditions. (This will open as a PDF in a new window)...

Terms and Conditions effective from 18th December 2008 (PDF – 0.1Mb)

†Overseas cash advances are subject to a 2% handling charge and a foreign currency commission charge of 2.75%, if appropriate, and are dependent on the cardholder’s credit limit and any local currency restrictions.