Open a business account in the United Kingdom

With a local UK business account in your company name, you can collect, send and exchange high-value business payments.

Collect, send, and exchange international business payments in 190+ countries and 100+ currencies including EUR, USD, AUD and HKD
No UK residency requirements
100% online application
Simple account opening within 24 hours
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Why use Banq Global?

An instant UK sort code and account number in your company name

Enjoy all the benefits of a UK business bank account without the paperwork. Your account number and sort code will give you the tools to operate as a local business in the UK.

Account features:

Suitable for:

Make global payments and currency conversions at preferential rates

Banq Global offers a highly competitive pricing model, providing customers access to exchange rates with as low as a 0.2% FX mark-up. Send and receive payments from 190+ countries worldwide.

Premium service

Access all our services, from business account setup to global payments and FX conversions, through a single, easy-to-use platform. Plus, get human support whenever you need it with a dedicated phone number and email for prompt assistance. No more waiting times, just complete peace of mind.

Our UK business account opens opportunities for many sectors

Non-Residents

Banq Global empowers non-resident directors and shareholders from over 190 countries to seamlessly open business accounts worldwide through a single application. This opens doors to create more international opportunities for your business.

Marketplaces

If you do business via online marketplaces such as Amazon, eBay, and Alibaba, you could benefit from opening a GBP merchant account in the UK. With Banq Global, you’ll have better management and control over your finances when selling online.

Alternative Investment Funds

We offer tailored financial solutions for investment managers, corporate service providers, and fund administrators, designed to cater to their industry's unique needs and intricacies.

Managing Payroll

Looking to pay employees in the UK? With a UK business account, you can efficiently compensate local employees in a more timely and cost-effective manner.

*This pricing is available for customers with an annual turnover and currency exchange requirement exceeding $1 Million.

Pricing

Standard

International*

Business Account
Monthly account fee
£100

Suitable for:
Importers, exporters, manufacturers, professional service providers, and
e-commerce businesses.

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*This pricing is available for customers with an annual turnover and currency exchange requirement exceeding $1 Million.

Monthly account fee
Bespoke

Suitable for:
Complex structures, high-risk businesses, holding companies, family offices, and financial institutions.

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How it works

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One registration process to open business accounts in all 20 countries.
Everything you need in one easy-to-use dashboard.
Simply inform us where you wish to open business accounts, and we'll do the rest.
Instantly receive money from your customers in their preferred currency and country.
Easily convert currencies at highly competitive foreign exchange rates.
Effortlessly send payments globally with low fees.

Setting a new standard

Traditional
Providers
Open local business accounts in 20 countries
100% online application
Manage all business accounts through one platform
Non-resident shareholders and directors accepted
Access to 100+ currencies
Preferential FX rates as low as 0.2% mark-up
Low international payment fee model
Security of client funds
Human support and quick response times
(Institutional clients only)
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Personal Client Manager

Average response time

Credit line

Up to $10m

Shareholders and directors from 190+ countries
Pay and receive money in 65+ currencies
100% online
application
100% online
application
Personal Client Manager

Average response time

Credit line

Up to $10m

Shareholders and directors from 190+ countries
Pay and receive money in 65+ currencies
100% online
application
100% online
application

Applying for your account only takes 15 minutes. Get started today.

Start with a quick application that helps us understand your business needs. Once pre-approved, our friendly onboarding team will guide you through the rest of the process of opening your business account.

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Submit your details
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Complete application
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Compliance review
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Confirmation
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Your questions, answered

Is Banq Global a bank, and what services does it provide?

Banq Global is a business account specialist, not a bank. We’ve partnered with the world’s leading financial institutions and combined them together so companies can now open local business accounts in the UK and 19 other countries worldwide. Open a business account in the UK simply, safely and within 24 hours of being approved. Please see an overview of our services below:

How to open a business account in the UK

Opening a UK business account is now a simple process through Banq Global and our financial partners. All UK accounts come with a local sort code, account number and UK IBAN in your company name. You don’t need to be resident or have a business address in the UK. Here’s how it works:

  1. Check your eligibility.
  2. Our team will be in touch and provide you with a simple form to fill out (10 minutes).
  3. Submit the requested documentation (e.g. ID, proof of address, bank statement).
  4. Start using your business account within 24 hours of submitting the correct documentation and being approved.

Can a non-resident director open a business account in the UK?

Yes, a non-resident director can now easily open a business account in the UK through Banq Global. No physical office or company registration in the UK is required making it even easier to expand your business internationally. The same straightforward process applies to the other 19 countries we serve.

Will the account be in my company name and come with a local UK IBAN and UK address?

Yes, all business accounts will have a UK IBAN (e.g. GB33BUKB20201555555555) and an address in the UK. All Banq Global accounts are issued in your company name.

Do you offer a multicurrency business account?

Yes, all of our business accounts come with multicurrency capabilities, meaning you can receive, exchange, and pay out in over 130 currencies.

Who is eligible to open a business account?

We work with ambitious companies looking to take their growth to the next level. If your company has an annual turnover of at least $1 Million, we’re the business account specialist and international payments partner you’re looking for. We welcome directors and shareholders from over 190 countries.

Companies we can’t do business with include entities and individuals listed on any sanctions list or watchlist provided by regulators or local police forces, and those trading in sanctioned jurisdictions or funded by sanctioned entities. In addition to the common practice of prohibiting payments linked to illegal activities, there are some other business activities not supported by Banq Global. Please refer to the list below to see what industries we don’t support:

Can I access my business accounts anywhere in the world?

Absolutely. All your global business accounts can be accessed online and managed through one single platform. Clients benefit from intuitive technology that makes managing global accounts and executing international transfers simple. In addition, our secure platform is protected by industry-leading encryption and security protocols.

How is my money protected?

Security stands as the utmost priority in our operations. Unlike traditional banks, we do not engage in investing or lending client funds. Instead, we securely hold all client funds in segregated accounts with Tier-1 banks, in collaboration with our FCA-regulated partners. Through this rigorous approach, client money is fully safeguarded and ring-fenced, demonstrating our unwavering commitment to the security of client funds and ensuring complete peace of mind.

What separates Banq Global from other providers?

Banq Global is the world’s business account provider. Our strategic partnerships with global financial institutions and expert onboarding teams allow us to open business accounts in more countries and handle more complex cases than traditional providers. We provide access to corporate accounts in 20 countries through a single platform, requiring only one registration via a simple global application process (completed in 10 minutes). Your platform will feature multicurrency capabilities, allowing seamless transactions in 130 currencies, including many not typically offered by banks. We also offer currency risk management, mass payment capabilities, escrow account services, trade finance, and much more.

What is your pricing?

There is a monthly fee of £100 for our standard international account. This is applicable to customers who meet our minimum annual turnover and currency exchange requirements of $1 Million.

For businesses with more complex structures, our highly experienced team will prepare and implement a completely bespoke service. You can learn more about our pricing here.

Is the application and onboarding process quick and easy?

Yes, our application process is simple, straightforward, and designed to take work away from you. In just one minute you can check your eligibility for a Banq Global account. If eligible, our team will send you a short application form that takes just 10 minutes to complete. Once our team has reviewed any required documents (e.g. ID, business address, licences), your new business account can be open and read to use within 24 hours of being approved.

What are the next steps?

To open a UK business account and get a UK sort code, account number, and IBAN in your company name, here are the steps you need to follow:

  1. Check your eligibility.
  2. Our team will be in touch and provide you with a simple form to fill out (10 minutes).
  3. Submit the requested documentation (e.g. ID, proof of address, bank statement).
  4. Start using your business account within 24 hours of submitting the correct documentation and being approved.