Helping small businesses survive and thrive
We offer 25 months’ free banking* which gives start-ups breathing space to get up and running. The offer comes packaged with a wide range of support to give SMEs the tools they need to grow and prosper.
Our business banking customers benefit from our partnerships with organisations such as Enterprise Nation, Revenu and Square. Each of these partnerships provide vital guidance and support, and access to valuable tools that support daily business activities. This supports our commitment to treat small businesses fairly and help them grow.
Last year, 2021, we delivered a programme of 32 events and initiatives, reaching over 2,450 small businesses, which addressed subjects such as access to finance, cashflow management and impacts of COVID-19 on the SME sector. We also delivered support to small businesses by launching an online business support portal in partnership with Be the Business, an independent, not-for-profit organisation, to help business owners and leaders improve the performance of their business.
*Free day-to-day banking period subject to staying within agreed limits and not going overdrawn without arranging it first. T&Cs apply.