Business Direct
24/7 fee free2 business banking
Business Direct is the right business bank account for you:
- if you want up to 18 months free business banking1 and then free banking within transaction limits.
- if you want a business bank account which gives you the flexibility of online, telephone and text message banking.
- if you do not use cash and receive few cheques.
- if you have an annual turnover below £500,000.
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Next steps...
- Apply online
Starting a business?
Call 0800 328 1295Moving to us?
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Textphone 1800 108457 125 563
Three great reasons to open an account today!
- Free business banking for up to 18 months.1
- 12 months fee free business credit card, which makes it easier for you to manage expenses and paying suppliers.
- Free Google Adwords voucher worth £75 when you register for online banking.
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Business Direct – key features and benefits
- Apply online and open your business bank account today.
- Free business banking – within transaction limits (see tariff).
- Use our secure and award-winning Business Internet Banking service.
- Business specialists available in-branch to provide you with business support and guidance.
- Free access to the Knowledge Network, your own online business resource directory, full of practical information, tips and checklists.
- Access to friendly business banking specialists from 8am to 10pm.
- Interest bearing current account.
- Regular paper statements, to save paper we will send them quarterly or if you request, we can send them monthly.
Other business banking benefits
- Access to a comprehensive range of business products such as savings, business insurance, loans, overdrafts, card processing and mortgages, many of which are available through our business website.
- Save on the costs of promoting your business with special deals from parties introduced by us. This includes £75* free advertising on Google and £50 off an award winning web site build package.
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Best Integrated Corporate Bank Site 2007
Best Information Security Initiatives Europe 2007
Best Computer Banking Provider, Moneyfacts 2008
Best Business Direct Channel - Internet
- Knowledge Network – your free online information resource
- Monthly Newsletter – receive essential advice and information on key business issues direct to your email inbox, every month.
Solicitors, accountants and barristers
We offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to the professionals sector, and can provide a wide variety of financial solutions for firms and practices who have very specific business banking needs.
Start-Up Stars – Helping Britain's Brightest New Businesses Achieve Recognition
HSBC is proud to sponsor the Start-Up Stars awards, the UK's premier business awards, supported by Sky News and the Daily Express, and backed by the government.
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1 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 and switchers with annual turnover below £500,000.
2 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.
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