{"id":325969,"date":"2020-08-06T16:55:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-06T15:55:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=325969"},"modified":"2026-03-18T14:33:33","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:33:33","slug":"opening-a-business-account-with-a-bad-credit-score","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/opening-a-business-account-with-a-bad-credit-score","title":{"rendered":"Business bank accounts for bad &#038; no credit"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A poor credit history can have an impact on opening a business bank account. Fortunately, there are some banking providers who specialise in business accounts for those with bad credit or don\u2019t conduct credit checks at all.<\/p><h3 id=\"Latest\">Latest reviews of accounts with no credit checks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n    \n    \n    \n    \n    \n     \n        \n                    \n\n\n                \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n<style>\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr { display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-basis: 0; flex-grow: 1; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-bottom: 4px; font-size: 14px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { border-bottom: 0px; width: 100%; padding-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td svg.luna-icon--medium { height: 24px; width: 24px; }\n.best-hero .luna-button--success { white-space: normal; line-height: 1.2; }\n@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tbody { display: flex; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox th { text-align: center; line-height: 16px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox td { flex-grow: 1; align-content: center; text-align: center; line-height: 20px !important; padding-left: 3px; padding-right: 3px;  }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:first-of-type th { padding-left: 0px !important; }\n.best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type td, .best-hero .hotstats .product_infobox tr:last-of-type th { padding-right: 0px !important; }\n}\n<\/style><div class=\"best-hero\" id=\"best-hero-f45c3378f5b14764a75919dfabc2e0b8\"><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--border\"><div class=\"luna-card__block no-padding-top no-padding-right no-padding-bottom no-padding-left\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--gutterCollapse\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/652947bc588f8.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Revolut Business Account (Basic)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/652947bc588f8.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/652947bc588f8.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/652947bc588f8.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nRevolut Business Account (Basic)<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a310 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/revolutbusinessaccount-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2221366%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22f45c3378-f5b1-4764-a759-19dfabc2e0b8%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Revolut%2BBusiness%2BAccount%2B%2528Basic%2529%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%229a6f2149-3d31-4773-afb0-5e54d6ddac12%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Revolut%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22325969%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fopening-a-business-account-with-a-bad-credit-score%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/revolut-business-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-color--blue-700 weight-semi-bold u-rounded--sm has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"font-size: 16px; padding: 0.425em 0.6em 0.5em 0.6em; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(240 247 255);\"><svg class=\"luna-icon refreshedMasthead__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px; margin-top: 2px;\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\" fill=\"#002ebf\"><\/path><\/svg> Exclusive \u00a3100 welcome bonus when you sign up and add money to your account.<\/div><p>This business account from Revolut comes with 4 different pricing plans, each offering different features, depending on how big your business is and how much you use the account. There are no credit checks for opening the account, so it's worth considering if your business has yet to build up a credit history. Some of the account's top features include the ability to integrate with accounting software such as Xero and QuickBooks, smart invoicing, virtual and prepaid cards that can be handed out to colleagues, and multi-currency accounts that allow you to exchange money in more than 30 currencies. Users can also manage their team's expenses in one place and allocate different account permissions for different team members. You'll also have an allocated number of free international payments depending on the payment plan you're on. Note that you cannot deposit cash into the account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000000\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Flexible account options<\/li><li>Mobile app with lots of good features<\/li><li>Ability to issue cards to all employees<\/li><li>Easy to apply<\/li><li>Freeze card if lost or stolen<\/li><li>Safe and secure<\/li><li>Free purchases<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Basic account does not include many free transactions<\/li><li>Only incorporated companies are eligible<\/li><li>All ATM withdrawals incur a charge<\/li><li>Can't deposit cash or cheques into your account<\/li><li>Direct debits only available for EUR accounts<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" 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Multiple providers<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a310 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" 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class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631157de30.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Tide Business Bank Account (Free)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631157de30.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631157de30.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/5d1631157de30.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nBest business bank account for small businesses, sole traders and freelancers: Tide\n<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/tide-business-free-uk-secure.html?nb=1&amp;src_country=uk&amp;redirect_tracking_params=%7B%22placement_type%22%3A%22product_link%22%2C%22title%22%3A%22Go%2Bto%2Bsite%22%2C%22site%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22class%22%3A%22luna-button%2Bluna-button--success%2Bluna-button--fluid%2Bhas-margin-top-xsmall%2Bhas-margin-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2212472%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%226abe9bd8-73b6-4ebc-a0f4-1a438605ba04%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Tide%2BBusiness%2BBank%2BAccount%2B%2528Free%2529%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22690613c9-2161-4560-9cd3-fb10b58de3cb%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Tide%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22325969%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fopening-a-business-account-with-a-bad-credit-score%22%2C%22post_country%22%3A%22uk%22%2C%22partial%22%3A%7B%22id%22%3A543031%2C%22name%22%3A%22ukfin_best_hero%22%2C%22country%22%3A%22uk%22%7D%7D\" class=\"luna-button luna-button--success luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n    \n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/tide-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-color--blue-700 weight-semi-bold u-rounded--sm has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"font-size: 16px; padding: 0.425em 0.6em 0.5em 0.6em; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(240 247 255);\"><svg class=\"luna-icon refreshedMasthead__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px; margin-top: 2px;\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\" fill=\"#002ebf\"><\/path><\/svg> Get \u00a3250 cashback when you open a Tide business bank account by 31 May.<\/div><p>Tide is a fintech app that offers business accounts to small businesses and freelancers, hoping to relieve some of the financial stress that comes with a growing company. One of the ways it does this is to help new businesses register their limited company and open an account all in one go. Tide also stands out for the number of accountancy software packages it can integrate with, giving you more choices to find one that suits your business needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000002\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" 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FreeAgent, KashFlow, QuickBooks, Reckon One, Sage, Xero<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use 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u-3\/4@m u-2\/3@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"u-grid u-grid--alignMiddle has-padding-bottom-xsmall\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/3 u-1\/4@m u-1\/5@l\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66966b3876c39.png\" width=\"140\" height=\"88\" alt=\"Zempler Bank Business Extra\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66966b3876c39.png?fit=180 180w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66966b3876c39.png?fit=360 360w, https:\/\/www.finder.com\/niche-builder\/66966b3876c39.png?fit=420 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 28vw, 420px\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-3\/4@m u-2\/3\"><p class=\"no-margin-bottom u-font--bold\" style=\"font-size: 22px; line-height: 27px;\">\nBest business bank account for bad credit: Zempler\n<\/p><span class=\"alignleft\" style=\"font-weight: 1000; color:#000; font-size: 1.6em;\"><span class=\"scoreCombined score__container finder-score\" style=\"justify-content: center;\"><span class=\"score__badge score__badge--great\"><span class=\"score__value\">8.7<\/span><\/span><span class=\"score__text-wrapper score__text score__text--great persist\" style=\"display: flex;\">\nGreat\n<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"is-hidden@s has-margin-bottom-small hotstats\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a39 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"On account application\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tab-index=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid has-margin-top-xsmall has-margin-bottom-xsmall\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/cashplus-business-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><div class=\"u-color--blue-700 weight-semi-bold u-rounded--sm has-margin-bottom-small\" style=\"font-size: 16px; padding: 0.425em 0.6em 0.5em 0.6em; line-height: 22px; background-color: rgb(240 247 255);\"><svg class=\"luna-icon refreshedMasthead__icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" preserveaspectratio=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" style=\"height: 18px; width: 18px; margin-top: 2px;\"><path d=\"M0 0h24v24H0z\" fill=\"none\"><\/path><path d=\"M21.41 11.58l-9-9C12.05 2.22 11.55 2 11 2H4c-1.1 0-2 .9-2 2v7c0 .55.22 1.05.59 1.42l9 9c.36.36.86.58 1.41.58.55 0 1.05-.22 1.41-.59l7-7c.37-.36.59-.86.59-1.41 0-.55-.23-1.06-.59-1.42zM5.5 7C4.67 7 4 6.33 4 5.5S4.67 4 5.5 4 7 4.67 7 5.5 6.33 7 5.5 7z\" fill=\"#002ebf\"><\/path><\/svg> No annual or monthly fee when you apply using the Finder link.<\/div><p>Opening a business bank account with bad credit can be complicated. Most banks carry out a credit check when you submit your application and reject it if you don\u2019t meet the requirements. All is not lost, though! Some companies, like Zempler, offer banking services perfect for businesses with poor or no credit history. There are no credit checks when you apply. The only thing that needs to be verified is your contact details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n  <ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000004\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000004\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Pros and cons<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000004\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div class=\"u-grid\"><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Pros<\/p><ul class=\"list-4\"><li>Open an account in 5 minutes<\/li><li>Pay in cash at any of the UK\u2019s 11,500 Post Offices<\/li><li>Tools like cashflow tracking, instant notifications and integrated accounting<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Traditional bank still needed for majority of your business finance needs<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>    <li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000005\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000005\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">More details<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000005\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_details\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_details \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Accounting integrations<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Clear Books, FreeAgent, KashFlow, QuickBooks, Sage, Xero<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li>  <\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/div><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/4@m u-1\/3@s box no-margin-bottom is-hidden is-visible@s\"><div class=\"has-padding-small\"><div class=\"hotstats has-margin-bottom-small\"><div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"business_bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR business_bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a39 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Arranged overdraft<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--success luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#check\"><\/use><\/svg><span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"On account application\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"\" tab-index=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Requires credit check<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\"><svg class=\"luna-icon luna-icon--medium\"><use xmlns:xlink=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" xlink:href=\"#close\"><\/use><\/svg><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/cashplus-business-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Can I open a business bank account with bad credit?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>The answer is yes. If you have a poor credit history then it\u2019s likely you\u2019ll find it more difficult to gain access to some financial services, including a business bank account, but it is possible to open one.<\/p><p>You may have a bad credit score for a number of reasons, including missing payments on any bills you owe, or defaulting on mortgage, loan or credit card repayments. Your score will also be badly hit if you\u2019ve been declared bankrupt or have had a county court judgement (CCJ) made against you or your business.<\/p><p>But there are measures you can take to increase your chances of being approved for a business account if you have bad credit, as well as some providers who offer business accounts without conducting a credit check (more on both of these things below).<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How to prepare for a business account application<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>To give yourself a better chance of being accepted for a business bank account, you can take several steps to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/credit-score\/improve-your-credit-score\">improve your credit score<\/a>:<\/p><p>1. Make sure you\u2019re registered on the electoral roll.<br>2. Check your credit report to ensure there are no mistakes on it.<br>3. Pay back any credit you owe on time.<br>4. Pay off as much as you can on any existing loans and credit cards.<br>5. Don\u2019t make too many credit applications in one go.<br>6. Don\u2019t apply for credit again immediately after being rejected.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">How do I open a business account?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>You\u2019ll need to choose a banking provider to go with and apply to them individually (although don\u2019t make lots of applications at the same time, as multiple rejections will further harm your credit score). Each bank will have its own process (many are online) for opening a business account and will require different documentation, including things such as your personal details, ID verification and the name of your business.<\/p><p>Some providers may also go further, conducting credit checks and asking you additional information about your business and its finances.<\/p><p>It might be worth approaching your current banking provider first (a bank that you have other financial products with, such as a personal current account or credit card). If you\u2019ve used any existing accounts sensibly, your bank will be able to see this and take it into account when looking at your new application.<\/p><p>If you have a bad credit history, another outcome here is that your provider may offer you a basic version of a bank account first, to get you started on rebuilding your credit score. You can then look into moving to a full business account at a later date.<\/p><p>For more information on the range of business accounts that exist in the UK, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\">business banking section<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">Is it possible to open a business account without a credit check?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Yes, it is possible to open a business bank account without a credit check. Examples of providers that offer this are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/current-accounts\/zempler-review\">Zempler<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/cardonemoney-business-account-review\">Card One Money<\/a>. The process is usually fairly quick, with approved accounts opened in anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.<\/p><p>This type of banking provider will still require some contact details from you and will check that your business is registered, but they won\u2019t conduct a credit check.<\/p><p>However, do bear in mind that business accounts which target banking customers with a poor credit history do often come with higher fees than some of the other business accounts on the market.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3>What about business accounts for bad credit at mainstream banks?<\/h3><p>If you have a poor credit history, it\u2019s likely to be more difficult to get a business account with a traditional high street bank, as they don\u2019t tend to offer business accounts that cater for people with bad credit.<\/p><p>There\u2019s a raft of new <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\">digital-only business account providers<\/a> in the UK now, who don\u2019t conduct credit checks when you apply. So it\u2019s worth looking at those as an alternative to the big banks (although be sure to do your research on any account fees that are involved).<\/p><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><h3 itemprop=\"name\">What can I do if I have been refused a business account?<\/h3><div itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>If you\u2019ve been refused a business account, it\u2019s worth re-visiting your preparations to make sure you have all your finances and documentation in order. This includes making sure your business is registered, that you personally are on the electoral roll and that you\u2019ve done all you can to improve your credit score. As mentioned above, if you haven\u2019t already, you could consider approaching your existing bank to open a business account.<\/p><p>There\u2019s also the option of going to a business account provider that doesn\u2019t carry out credit checks at all, but be aware that the fees associated with these accounts are among the least competitive out there.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><h3>How to get your credit back on track<\/h3><p>If you have a poor credit history, the good news is there are plenty of steps you can take to get your credit back on track.<\/p><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000006\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000006\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Prepare a solid business plan<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000006\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Having a well-presented, thorough business plan will help to show lenders you\u2019re serious about your business, have a good understanding of the financials and know where you want to take the business in the future. It should include an explanation of what your business does, financial projections and an overview of the market as a whole.<p>This step is particularly important if you\u2019re opening an account with a high street bank as many will require you to have an appointment with a business adviser. If you\u2019re opening an account with a digital bank, you\u2019re unlikely to need a business plan, but having one can still help you and your business.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000007\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000007\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Check your credit report<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000007\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">The next step is to check your credit report as this will enable you to fix any issues before you apply for a bank account. If you spot any mistakes, such as an incorrect address or outstanding debt that you\u2019ve since paid off, contact the credit reference agency as soon as possible and ask them to correct the error. <p>If you are unable to get a mistake fixed, you can add a Notice of Correction to explain what happened. This should be no more than 200 words but could be useful if you missed a payment due to ill health, for example. <\/p><p>It\u2019s also a good idea to check how your address is listed on your report and make sure you copy this format whenever you apply for credit. It might seem minor, but even little things like this can cause problems.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000008\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000008\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Get on the electoral roll<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000008\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">It\u2019s also important to check that you are listed on the electoral roll at your current address. Lenders use the electoral roll to verify your identity which can have a positive effect on your credit score.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000009\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000009\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Reduce your credit utilisation<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000009\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Your credit utilisation ratio is how much of your available credit limit you\u2019re using and the lower it is, the better, and the more attractive you\u2019ll be to lenders. As a rule of thumb, it\u2019s best to keep your credit utilisation ratio below 30%. <p>To do this, try to pay off some or all of your outstanding balances on credit cards, store cards or an overdraft at least three months before applying for a bank account.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000010\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000010\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Register with HMRC<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000010\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Under current tax rules, you must register with HMRC within three months of trading. It\u2019s also best to do this before you apply for a business bank account. If you don\u2019t, there is a chance your application could be rejected, even if you\u2019re applying for an account with guaranteed acceptance.  <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><h3>Pros and cons of business bank accounts for bad credit<\/h3><div class=\"fin-pros-cons\">\n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Pros<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--check-circle\">\n                                    <li>Allows you to bypass a credit check.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can be a quick process.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can help to improve your credit score.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    \n            <div class=\"fin-pros-cons__section\">\n            <h4 class=\"fin-pros-cons__heading\">Cons<\/h4>\n            <ul class=\"icon-list icon-list--x-circle\">\n                                    <li>Must apply individually to protect credit score.<\/li>\n                                    <li>May be a basic account at first.<\/li>\n                                    <li>May come with higher fees.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Harder to secure with traditional high street banks.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>It is possible to open a business account with bad credit, even though it won\u2019t be as easy a task as if you had a good credit history. There are new financial providers (mainly digital-based), who specialise in offering these type of accounts and try to make the application process as seamless as possible. However, it\u2019s still important to compare the account features and the fees involved, to make sure what you sign up for is the right business banking solution for your business.<\/p><article class=\"luna-card luna-card--primary\"><div class=\"luna-card__block\">Matthew Boyle, Finder\u2019s banking publisher, says: \u201cIt\u2019s great that there is now a raft of relatively new digital banking providers who specialise in operating business accounts for people with bad credit. But as our guide also explains, there are measures you can take to improve your credit rating, so it\u2019s worth starting to take those steps while you research which is the best business account for you to open.\u201d<\/div><\/article><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\"><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000011\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000011\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a business bank account if I have a CCJ?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000011\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">Yes, if you choose a provider that doesn\u2019t run a full credit check when you apply. Many digital-only providers only run soft searches which means you can still apply for an account if you have bad credit.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000012\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000012\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Am I guaranteed a business bank account with no credit check?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000012\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">No, even if your provider doesn\u2019t run a credit check, you will still need to meet the eligibility criteria to qualify.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000013\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000013\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Do business bank accounts affect my personal credit record?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000013\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">That depends. If you\u2019re a sole trader, your business is not legally separate from you which means business bank accounts with an overdraft will appear on your personal credit record. However, if you are a limited company, your business is treated as a separate legal and financial entity so your business accounts will show up on your business credit report rather than your personal one.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000014\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000014\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What is a soft credit check?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000014\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">A soft credit check, or soft search, is a search on your credit file that won\u2019t affect your credit score. Although a soft credit check will still be recorded on your credit report, it won\u2019t leave a mark for other lenders to see, so it won\u2019t affect your ability to get credit.<p>In comparison, a hard credit check, or full credit check, will leave a mark on your credit file which is visible to other lenders. Hard checks can have an impact on your credit score and lots of searches in a short space of time can make you look desperate for credit. This can reduce the chances of your application getting accepted.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000015\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000015\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do digital-only banks compare to traditional high street banks? <\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000015\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\"><p>One of the biggest advantages of applying for a business account with a digital-only bank is that a number of them won\u2019t conduct full credit searches. This means that if you have poor credit, or your business simply hasn\u2019t built up a credit history yet, a digital-only bank can provide an alternative to the big high street banks. <\/p><p>Digital-only banks also have many other advantages over high street banks. For a start, the application process is usually easy and straightforward, and often your account will be up and running the same day you apply. Digital-only accounts also tend to offer more innovative features compared to high street business bank accounts. For example, your account might link to accounting software or you might have access to budgeting tools. <\/p><p>However, bear in mind that because many digital-only banks don\u2019t carry out credit checks, this means they also won\u2019t offer an overdraft. In comparison, most high street business bank accounts will offer credit products such as an overdraft and business credit card.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><li class=\"luna-accordion\" data-accordion=\"accordion\">\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__summary\">\n    <h4 class=\"luna-accordion__heading\">\n      <button class=\"luna-accordion__action collapsed\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion0000000016\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000016\">\n        <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">What credit score do you need to open a business account?<\/span>\n        <svg class=\"luna-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-down\" data-accordion-icon=\"show\"><\/use>\n          <use xlink:href=\"#chevron-up\" data-accordion-icon=\"hide\" class=\"is-hidden\"><\/use>\n        <\/svg>\n      <\/button>\n    <\/h4>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"luna-accordion__details collapse\" aria-hidden=\"true\" id=\"accordion0000000016\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">It is impossible to answer this question for a number of reasons.<p>First off, different bank account providers will have different limits when it comes to accepting applicants with low business credit scores. Also, these banks have a choice of different credit reference agencies using different algorithms to measure your score.<\/p><p>On top of that, your credit score is only one factor used to determine your eligibility for a business bank account. If your business scores well for other eligibility criteria, a bank may be more willing to overlook a poor credit score.<\/p><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/li><\/ul><div id=\"sources\" style=\"position: relative;\"><h3 style=\"position: absolute; width: 1px; height: 1px; padding: 0; margin: -1px; overflow: hidden; clip: rect(0,0,0,0); white-space: nowrap; border: 0;\">Sources<\/h3>\n<div id=\"lazy0000000000\"><\/div>\n<script type=\"application\/json\" id=\"lazyloaded-assets-json-lazy0000000000\" class=\"lazyloaded-assets-json\">{\"critical-scripts\":[],\"scripts\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.de087a0da9824e407767.js\"],\"styles\":[\"https:\\\/\\\/www.finder.com\\\/parent-theme\\\/shortcodes\\\/article-source\\\/prod\\\/article-source.87684078d471e76125dd.css\"]}<\/script><\/div>\n\n\n<article class=\"luna-card luna-card--alt\"><div class=\"luna-card__block has-padding-small\">We show offers we can track - that's not every product on the market...yet. 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