Which Business Account ?

**malvolio** · 27 August 2009, 09:51

Been with HSBC for years and years. Does what is says on the tin. Highly recommended.

**BiggieBig** · 27 August 2009, 10:02

Cheers only issue I have with HSBC is that they appear to start charging after 18 months.

**DiscoStu** · 27 August 2009, 10:09

Originally posted by malvolio View Post

Been with HSBC for years and years. Does what is says on the tin. Highly recommended.

+1

**BiggieBig** · 27 August 2009, 10:11

tnks will look at it more closely

in the mean time any takers for Abbey or any other recommendations ?

**Fred Bloggs** · 27 August 2009, 10:23

Cater Allen and Abbey are both Santander. I have been with Abbey for 6 years. Apart from the glitch when they launched a new website a few months ago, I have no complaints. They used to "guarantee" no charges on the account if in credit. Maybe they still do, I'm not sure. It is an OK, cheap and cheerful basic business account and I am happy with that. HTH.

**Pondlife** · 27 August 2009, 10:49

Originally posted by Fred Bloggs View Post

Cater Allen and Abbey are both Santander. I have been with Abbey for 6 years. Apart from the glitch when they launched a new website a few months ago, I have no complaints. They used to "guarantee" no charges on the account if in credit. Maybe they still do, I'm not sure. It is an OK, cheap and cheerful basic business account and I am happy with that. HTH.

+1

Only ever had an issue when trying to pay an invoice to a DE account.

They insisted I faxed them the form FFS.

Apart from that all is simple and dandy.

**SuperZ** · 27 August 2009, 10:52

You want to chase a better interest rate also. I`m with HSBC for Current Biz account and savings account and recommend them but the rates are sh*t. THere are better options around if you`re able to tie up decent sums of money for 6 to 12 months.

**MikeC1408** · 27 August 2009, 11:01

Originally posted by malvolio View Post

Been with HSBC for years and years. Does what is says on the tin. Highly recommended.

+2

**Nixon Williams** · 27 August 2009, 11:48

Originally posted by BiggieBig View Post

Hi Guys,

I wish to open a business account for my limited company.

But Carter Allen want a minimum of 5k balance even on opening, don't quite understand because a couple of years ago I manage to open one with a £1 cheque.

Most accountants (such as ourselves) in this sector use Cater Allen and can open an account for you, in which case the £5K minimum is waived.

Which Business Account ?