Starting a business with HSBC
Make your idea happen with HSBC
Starting a business is rewarding but tough, so we're on hand to help you succeed with support from local Business Specialists, online resources in the Knowledge Centre and Business Network, our award winning and 18 months free business banking1.
Products and services
Choose a business bank account to suit your needs at the end of your free business banking period
Our Small Business Tariff business bank account is ideal if you mainly use cash and cheques and prefer to manage your account in branch, online or over the phone
24 / 7 fee free2 business bank account with the flexibility of online, telephone and text message banking (for those with an annual turnover below £500,000)
Access your account the way you want
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Business Overdraft
Deal with day to day cash flow and only pay interest on what you use
Small Business Loan
Borrow up to £25,000 with fixed monthly repayments
Business Savings
Earn interest on your surplus business funds
Small Business Insurance
Protect your business with the special Small Business Insurance Package
Cards and Card Processing
Take control of everyday business expenses and give customers the ease of paying by card
Franchising
Talk to our dedicated franchise team if you’re looking to buy a franchise
Start your business with us
To find out more or to book a meeting with a Business Specialist call 0800 731 8904**
Support and advice
Knowledge Centre
Discover over 300 pages of information, tools and guidance to help you plan and launch your business in the Knowledge Centre.
- Write your business plan with our interactive tool
- Research your market
- Finance your business
- Admin, law and tax
HSBC Business Network
Meet online with fellow entrepreneurs, business experts and us here at HSBC to get advice and develop new business opportunities with the Business Network.
Monthly Newsletter
Receive essential advice and information on key business issues direct to your email inbox, every month. Sign up now.
Benefits for your business
Save on the costs of promoting your business with special deals from parties introduced by us.
- Build a business web site and save £50
- with £75* free Google advertising.
- Join the programme that helps accelerate technology start up success.
Supporting and celebrating UK businesses
Live and Free Webcasts
British Library and HSBC Start-Up Stars Inspiring Entrepreneurs series brings you a series of live and free webcasts covering a range of topics designed to support small businesses in the UK.
- During your free business banking period, we will not charge you an account maintenance fee or for payments into your account covered by our standard account charges. Additionally, we will not charge you for making internal transfers, cash withdrawals (some self–service machines may charge for cash withdrawals and you will be advised if there is a charge) and payments from your account by cheque, Business Debit Card, Direct Debit, Standing Order, and Bill Payments. During the free banking period, no credit interest is payable. Available to business start ups with a projected annual turnover below £1,000,000.
- Paying in and withdrawing cash at branches is not part of our standard Business Direct service. Free banking is available within transaction limits.
* A £5 account activation fee or equivalent credit deduction is required depending on your preferred billing options. Google Adword voucher terms and conditions.
** Lines are open 8am to 10pm every day (except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day). To help us continually improve our service and in the interests of security, we may monitor and/or record your telephone call.
