Handelsbanken business account review

Handelsbanken is a Swedish bank with over 200 branches in the UK.

It continues to impress customers with its levels of customer service and prides itself on being one of the most profitable banks in Europe.

What types of business account are on offer from Handelsbanken?

Handelsbanken offers a simple yet effective business current account.

Here are the highlights:

A direct line to your account manager
Overdrafts are available, subject to status
Deposit cash via Post Office counters and cheques via a prepaid postal service
Order multiple debit cards and place individual limits on spending
Can be managed via a corporate online banking portal and corporate mobile banking app
Account is available in a range of currencies

Handelsbanken was rated second, with a score of 75% for overall service quality, out of 14 business banking providers included in a 2021 customer survey carried out by BVA BDRC on behalf of the Competition and Markets Authority, as part of a regulatory requirement.

How to apply

To apply for a business current account, you’ll need to arrange an appointment at a local branch. You can do this by calling or emailing the branch. There is a branch finder on the Handelsbanken website to help you find these contact details.

Here are some of the details you’ll need to provide in order to open your account:

Proof of identity
Proof of address
Your business name, address and start date
Your main business activity
Previous banking details
Financial details, including tax status, expected turnover and how much money you expect to pay into your account
Personal details for other authorised account users

There is a PDF checklist available on the Handelsbanken website, including all the information and documents you need to provide.

Handelsbanken also participates in the Current Account Switch Service (CASS), meaning it can complete a business account switch from your previous bank in less than seven working days.

There is a monthly fee associated with having a Handelsbanken business account, but the bank does not publish its rates. This is because it says it provides a bespoke service to customers, and its monthly fees are set on a case-by-case basis.

Pros and cons

Pros

Personal account manager
Overdraft available
Place spending limits on employee debit cards
Account available in a range of currencies

Cons

You have to visit a local branch to open an account
No interest earned on in-credit balances
Undisclosed monthly fee

Our verdict: Is a business account from Handelsbanken worth it?

If you’re looking for a business bank account with personalised customer service and an overdraft, Handelsbanken offers this.

There are no bells and whistles, but Handelsbanken handles the basics well. However, you won’t be able to find out your monthly account fee until you’ve spoken to your local branch.

Get started by visiting Handelsbanken’s website to find out the location of your closest branch. If you have read this review and decided that Handelsbanken’s account is not for you, you can also compare other business bank accounts on the market.

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Handelsbanken business account review

In this review, you'll discover the main pros and cons of the business current account available from Handelsbanken.