{"id":416761,"date":"2021-10-05T10:41:03","date_gmt":"2021-10-05T09:41:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=416761"},"modified":"2026-03-18T15:38:49","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:38:49","slug":"compare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/compare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce","title":{"rendered":"Best business bank accounts for ecommerce in the UK"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The world of ecommerce is booming and if you\u2019re recently set up a business, you may be considering opening a business bank account. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how they work and how to choose the best one.<\/p><h3 id=\"reviews\">Latest reviews of business accounts for running an ecommerce business<\/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-6abe9bd873b64ebca0f41a438605ba04\"><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\/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;\">\nTide Business Bank Account (Free)<\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/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%22416761%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fcompare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce%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>You can sign up for the free Tide business account in a matter of minutes. The account comes with a free business card that you can use for fee-free purchases in the UK and abroad (ATM withdrawal fees apply). You'll also be able to integrate your account with software such as Quickbooks, Xero and Sage. Further benefits include the ability to create and send invoices and set up scheduled payments. You can hold up to 5 business accounts and deposit cash into the accounts at any Post Office or PayPoint location. <\/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>24\/7 customer support<\/li><li>Categorised spending<\/li><li>FCA regulated<\/li><li>Quick set-up<\/li><li>No monthly fees<\/li><li>Easy to manage accounts and track payments within the app<\/li><li>Ability to set up direct debits and standing orders<\/li><li>Can receive online bank statements<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>No branches - all done via the web<\/li><li>Doesn't accept cheque deposits<\/li><li>No personal accounts<\/li><li>No international transfers or interest offered<\/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=\"accordion0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000001\">\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=\"accordion0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Minimum operating balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\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-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%22416761%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fcompare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce%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-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/tide-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div>\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-e26be7eb149a4d349719b91f544cfd69\"><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\/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;\">\nZempler Bank Business Extra<\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a39 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/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>If you're looking for a low-cost business account, take a look at what Zempler has to offer. There are no monthly account fees and no fees for UK purchase transactions either. Signing up for the account can be completed online in a matter of minutes. Through the account, you'll be able to track expenses and block certain transactions, order up to 20 additional cards, download statements for each card in CSV format online, manage cards via a centralised management system, and integrate your account with accounting software. You'll also be able to deposit cash via bank transfer or the Post Office, use your card online and instore or to withdraw cash, pay bills and expenses online and categorise spending on the go via the app.<\/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\" id=\"accordion0000000002\" 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=\"accordion0000000003\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#accordion0000000003\">\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=\"accordion0000000003\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n    <div class=\"accordionContent\">    <div data-category=\"\" data-niche=\"UKFSA-CUR\" data-fieldset=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Minimum operating balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Switch service guarantee<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a39 per month<\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Minimum opening balance<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a30<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a39 per month<\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/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>\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; 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line-height: 27px;\">\nAirwallex Multi-Currency Business Account<\/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\">8.3<\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a319 per month <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"\u00a30\/month if you deposit at least \u00a310k per month or hold a minimum balance of \u00a310k.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/airwallex-multi-currency-business-account-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%2225094%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22484a98bb-b2bf-4b5d-92fc-7ec390eac169%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Airwallex%2BMulti-Currency%2BBusiness%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22fed8fb82-9926-4267-9eb5-23f955b309f4%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Airwallex%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22416761%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fcompare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce%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\/airwallex-business-account-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> Earn 10% cashback on your first $1,000 of international transactions with Airwallex (T&amp;Cs apply).<\/div><p>This bank account enables businesses to collect, hold and send money in multiple currencies. There are no monthly fees and accounts can be opened in a matter of minutes. Users will be able to transfer funds in more than 34 currencies into over 130 countries at competitive exchange rates. What\u2019s more, you\u2019ll be able to create virtual employee and expense cards for your business which will enable you to track spending and set spend limits. You can also use your multi-currency debit card to pay for expenses online or in person in different currencies with no transaction fees, provided you have the right currencies in your account. Further benefits include the option to connect your currency accounts with platforms like eBay, Shopify and PayPal, and the ability to sync your account with Xero to ensure your Xero transaction records are up to date for your accountant or bookkeeper.<\/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>Send to 120+ countries<\/li><li>Competitive FX rates<\/li><li>No monthly account fees<\/li><li>Collect, hold &amp; send money in several currencies<\/li><li>No transaction fees for card payments<\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"u-grid__col u-1\/2@s\"><p class=\"u-font--bold\">Cons<\/p><ul class=\"list-13\"><li>Not covered by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme<\/li><li>Transfers can only be made to your Airwallex wallet or to a business bank account<\/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=\"bestpage\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a319 per month <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"\u00a30\/month if you deposit at least \u00a310k per month or hold a minimum balance of \u00a310k.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/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=\"bestpage_hotstats\" class=\"UKFSA-CUR bestpage_hotstats \"><table class=\"i_infobox product_infobox\"><tbody><tr><th>Account fees<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">\u00a319 per month <span class=\"table-popover\" rel=\"popover\" data-content=\"\u00a30\/month if you deposit at least \u00a310k per month or hold a minimum balance of \u00a310k.\" title=\"More info\" data-original-title=\"More info\" tabindex=\"0\"><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><th>Interest (AER)<\/th><td class=\"i_infobox_data product_infobox_data\">0% AER<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n<a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/redirect\/uk\/savings-accounts\/airwallex-multi-currency-business-account-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-bottom-xsmall%22%2C%22offer_id%22%3A%2225094%22%2C%22niche_code%22%3A%22UKFSA-CUR%22%2C%22product_id%22%3A%22484a98bb-b2bf-4b5d-92fc-7ec390eac169%22%2C%22product_name%22%3A%22Airwallex%2BMulti-Currency%2BBusiness%2BAccount%22%2C%22provider_id%22%3A%22fed8fb82-9926-4267-9eb5-23f955b309f4%22%2C%22provider_name%22%3A%22Airwallex%22%2C%22post_id%22%3A%22416761%22%2C%22post_path%22%3A%22business-banking%252Fcompare-business-bank-accounts-for-e-commerce%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-bottom-xsmall\">Go to site<\/a>\n<a class=\"luna-button luna-button--primary luna-button--ghost luna-button--fluid\" href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/airwallex-business-account-review\">Read review<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/article><\/div><h3>Do you need a business bank account to run an ecommerce business?<\/h3><p>You won\u2019t necessarily have to open a business bank account to run an ecommerce business. However, this will depend on whether you\u2019ve set up your business as a limited company or whether you\u2019re currently a sole trader.<\/p><p>If your business is a limited company in the UK and you\u2019ve registered it with Companies House, you will be legally required to open a business bank account as your business is a separate legal entity from you as an individual.<\/p><p>On the other hand, if like many businesses in the UK, you are a sole trader, your business is not legally separate from you and there is no obligation to open a business bank account. However, it can still be worth opening one as you\u2019ll be able to clearly see the divide between your own income and expenditure, and your business.<\/p><p>You should also note that some banks may specify that personal current accounts are used for personal reasons only. They may threaten to close your personal account if they spot a large number of business-related transactions.<\/p><h3>Benefits of an online bank account for ecommerce purposes<\/h3><p>When comparing business bank accounts for ecommerce purposes, you\u2019ll come across traditional high street bank options that will allow you to carry out some of your transactions in branch, as well as online only accounts.<\/p><p>Choosing a business bank account that can be opened and managed online has a number of benefits. For a start, these accounts are designed to incur fewer overhead costs and those savings are often passed on to the customer. This means online accounts tend to have lower service and maintenance costs, they may pay higher rates of interest and transactions generally clear faster than they do with a high street bank.<\/p><p>Most online banks also offer an app, allowing you to manage your account on the go and get notified when money is paid in or out of your account. Many will also include budgeting tools and integrate with accounting software to help you keep on top of your invoices and tax returns.<\/p><p>If your business also trades abroad, some online accounts will offer low-fee foreign transactions and let you hold money in different currencies.<\/p><h3>What should you look out for when choosing a business bank account?<\/h3><p>When comparing business bank accounts, you\u2019ll need to keep the following in mind:<\/p><ul><li>Is there a monthly account fee?<\/li><li>Are there transaction fees (for example, for transfers in and out, and direct debits)?<\/li><li>Does the account have an overdraft and, if so, how much will you be charged?<\/li><li>How can the account be opened and managed?<\/li><li>Does the account offer additional tools and support, such as budgeting, accounting and invoicing?<\/li><li>Will you be charged for using your debit card?<\/li><\/ul><p>Some business bank accounts won\u2019t charge a monthly maintenance fee for the first year or so, but fees will kick in after that. Having fees waived for the first year may be helpful if your business is just starting out.<\/p><h3>What you should look for when selling internationally?<\/h3><p>If you trade internationally, it\u2019s important to compare business bank accounts to see how much you\u2019ll be charged each time you carry out a foreign transaction. You\u2019ll need to consider what exchange rate you\u2019ll be charged, as well as additional fees for sending or receiving money internationally.<\/p><p>Many digital only accounts will let you carry out a set number of foreign transactions per month either free of charge or for a small fee. Make sure you compare these costs carefully.<\/p><p>Depending on where you sell, you may also need to hold different currencies in your business account. Some digital banks will offer accounts in euros and\/or dollars, while others will offer a multi-currency account that will let you transact in several currencies from the one account.<\/p><div class=\"importantText importantText__quote\">\n  <blockquote>\n    <div class=\"importantText__quoteIcon\"><\/div>\n    <p>If you\u2019re a business owner, having a separate bank account is crucial (and required for limited companies). Millions of people have set up businesses over the last few years, from online bakeries to photography courses, and whether it\u2019s a side hustle or a full-time job, it\u2019s a lot easier to manage your finances if you have a bank account set up specifically for your business. Keep an eye on the small print though. While the account may be free there could be charges for things like, overseas money transfers, cash deposits, or extra debit cards.\u201d<\/p>\n    <footer class=\"importantText__quoteAuthor\">\u2013 <cite>Rebecca Goodman, financial journalist<\/cite><\/footer>\n  <\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Pros and cons of a business bank account for ecommerce<\/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 better manage your business finances and keep them separate from your own.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Can help you build a credit rating for your ecommerce business.<\/li>\n                                    <li>A dedicated business bank account can make your business seem more professional to clients.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Some accounts offer low-cost foreign transactions.<\/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>Many business accounts charge a monthly fee.<\/li>\n                                    <li>Fees often apply to transactions \u2013 though you may have a free monthly allowance.<\/li>\n                                    <li>You'll have 2 accounts to manage \u2013 a personal account and a business one.<\/li>\n                            <\/ul>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<h3>Bottom line<\/h3><p>Opening a business bank account for ecommerce purposes has a number of benefits, but primarily it can make juggling your business expenditure with your own that much easier. This will also be beneficial when you come to do your tax return.<\/p><p>When deciding which business bank account is best for your ecommerce business, you\u2019ll need to consider how you plan to run the account and what you need from it. For example, if your business is a startup, your priority may be to keep costs as low as possible \u2013 in which case, you\u2019ll need an account that offers decent transaction limits and a low monthly fee.<\/p><h3>Frequently asked questions<\/h3><ul class=\"luna-accordionGroup accordionGroup\">\n\t<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=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000000\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">How do I open a business bank account for ecommerce?<\/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=\"faq-builder-0000000000\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>If you choose a traditional high street bank, you can usually open your business account online, in branch or over the phone. If you choose a digital only bank, you will only be able to open the account online or via the app \u2013 this is usually a much quicker process. You'll usually be asked to provide ID and proof of address, as well as details about your ecommerce business.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<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=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000001\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Can I open a business bank account if I have poor credit?<\/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=\"faq-builder-0000000001\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>If you have poor credit, you may find it harder to open a business bank account and your choices will be more limited. However, some digital only banks won't require a credit check as part of your application, so may be suitable if your credit score is low. Just bear in mind these accounts won't offer an overdraft. You can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/business-banking\/opening-a-business-account-with-a-bad-credit-score\">compare business accounts for bad credit here<\/a>.<\/p>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/li>\n<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=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#faq-builder-0000000002\">\n                <span class=\"luna-accordion__title\">Is money in a business bank account protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)?<\/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=\"faq-builder-0000000002\" data-accordion=\"details\">\n        <div class=\"accordionContent\">\n            <div>\n                <p>This will depend on the type of bank account you choose. If your money is held with a UK-authorised bank or building society, the first \u00a3120,000 per person will be protected under the FSCS.<\/p><p>However, many digital only providers do not offer FSCS protection. 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