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Setting up a bank account

One of the first things you'll need to do is to set up a business bank account. We're on hand to help.

 

My Accountant Friend partners with two of the UK’s leading banks – HSBC and Cater Allen. We recommend these banks as offering the best deal for contractors.

Below you’ll find details on what each offers and how to open an account with them.

   

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Cater Allen is part of the Santander Group and one of the UK's leading banks.

The bank has a reputation for innovative service and dedicated support for contractors.

For details on Cater Allen please go to: http://www.caterallen.co.uk.

 

Account Benefits

We've negotiated free banking and no fees for our clients and easy, fast access by phone and online. Account features include:

tickCheque book for easy access
tickTelephone banking – available from 7am to 11pm, 365 days
tickNo minimum balance
tickFree banking for up to 30 transactions per month
tickFree direct debit and standing order facilities
tickCounter facilities at Royal Bank of Scotland branches
tickBill payment facilities

 

Account Opening

To open an account with Cater Allen please download the forms below and send them back to us at: My Accountant Friend, 79 College Road, Harrow, HA1 1BD.

FormLimited Company Application form

FormIdentification Requirements

 
If you want to know more about Cater Allen or have any questions regarding the application process please contact: Robert Gray at:

Robert.Gray3@caterallen.co.uk or on: 0207 489 2331. Please mention us as the referrer if you do speak to Robert.

 

 


HSBC

HSBC is one of the world's largest and most respected banks with over 100 million customers and 8,500 offices in 86 countries.

HSBC are a great option and particularly valuable if you travel frequently and need a global network. For more information please go to http://www.business.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/ 

After reviewing our business thoroughly HSBC agreed to partner and work with My Accountant Friend in providing banking services to our clients.


Account Benefits

Clients opening a business account will receive the following:

tickFree business banking with no charges for 18 months
tick24X7 Internet banking with HSBC’s award-winning internet service
tickCredit card facilities
tickBanking at over 1,500 branches with access to a local Business Specialist
tickBusiness telephone Banking with UK call centres
tickText message banking and updates to keep track of your account on the move
tickBusiness help and guidance from our trained specialists
tickFree business support and resources

So, HSBC are a great option and particularly valuable if you travel frequently and need a global network. For more information please go to http://www.business.hsbc.co.uk/1/2/


Account Opening

My Accountant Friend has agreed a streamlined account opening process for our clients. 

To open an account please contact Vish Dattani at: vish.dattani@hsbc.com or call on: 08455 833325. Please mention us as the referrer if you do speak to Vish. 

You will complete an application over the phone and will then need to go to a local HSBC branch to provide identification. Your account will then be opened within 2 working days. 

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