Who are Starling Bank?
Founded in 2014 by Anne Boden, Starling is the UK’s first mobile bank offering super-fast setup, beautifully simple money management and 24/7 support, all with no monthly fees. From small businesses with big ambitions to freelancers working through their own PSC, Starling’s award-winning business bank account is designed to make entrepreneurial life a little easier.
Key features
No fees
No monthly account fees.
Speedy setup
Apply in minutes, with no three week waits.
Integration
Hassle free integration with FreeAgent.
Customer support
24/7 UK customer support.
Stay in the know
With real time payment alerts and categorised
transactions for spending insights.
Easy deposits
Deposit money at over 11,500 Post Office branches*.
Send cheques via freepost, too.
FSCS protection
We’re a fully registered bank and the FSCS protects any money
you keep with us up to £85,000 for eligible customers.**
Who’s eligible for a Starling business bank account?
- You’re the owner of a limited company and you’re the only person with significant control (PSC) over it.
- You’re part of a limited company with multiple owners. With our multi-PSC account, you and your fellow PSCs will each get a Mastercard debit card and access to a beautifully simple mobile bank account. For more information, read our blog post titled ‘Introducing: Multi-owner mobile business accounts for limited companies’.
- You’re self-employed. Our sole trader account is available exclusively to those who already have a Starling Bank personal account.
Entities engaged in, or linked in any way to, certain activities may not be able to open or have a business bank account with Starling. Visit our Legal Documentation page at https://www.starlingbank.com/legal/ and select Business Current Account Terms for more information.
Getting started
Apply in minutes
It takes just a few minutes, direct from your mobile. No paperwork or branch visits required.
- Scan the QR code below or click here to Get Started
- Download the Starling Bank app
- Click on your Accountants application link.
- Download the app from Google Play Store or the App Store.
- Enter your personal details.
- Verify who you are by uploading your identification documents and sending us a short video.
- We’ll carry out some quick checks at a UK Credit Reference Agency.
- Provide a few details about your business, such as its day to day activities and online presence.
- We will then look to approve your application as soon as possible so you can start making the most of all the features to help you manage your business finances better.
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Award-winning business banking with Starling
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