We've partnered with the accounts founders actually use. Most accounts open in minutes, directly with the provider. This is information, not financial advice — eligibility and suitability are each provider's call and yours.
| Provider | Monthly fee | Open from | Stand-out | Non-residents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tide | Free tier | ~10 min | Invoicing built in, popular with new LTDs | — |
| Monzo Business | Free tier | ~15 min | Best-in-class app, instant notifications | — |
| Wise Business | No monthly fee | ~1 day | 40+ currencies at mid-market rates | ✓ |
| Revolut Business | Free tier | ~1 day | Multi-currency, team cards | Varies |
| Airwallex | No monthly fee | ~1–2 days | Global payments for e-commerce | ✓ |
| Zempler | From free | Minutes | Instant sort code, credit-builder | — |
| High street (HSBC, NatWest, Barclays, Lloyds) | Varies | 1–4 weeks | Branch access, established relationships | — |
Details change — always confirm on the provider's site. We may receive a commission when you open an account through our links; it never affects what you pay, and it never changes this table's contents.
Most companies are registered within 2–3 working days of ID verification.
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