Recommend a bank please...

[raidzero]

I've just gone LTD after a while with an Umbrella co. but now urgently need to open a business bank account.
Currently researching still but faves so far are; Co-op (ethical, very cheap, trusted) and Cater Allen (Free, small and good customer service).

So, which banks do you use, and which would you recommend? (not necessarily the same!)

Cheers in advance

[TykeMerc]

I use Cater Allen (Robert Fleming as was), being introduced by my accountant.

Do everything I ever ask of them.

No complaints.

What the GAL said, but tense adjusted.

Cater Allen aren't in reality small as the bank is owned by Santander.

[suityou01]

South. Lots of street art. Or Jodrell if you like telescopes.

[Zero Liability]

Haven't had any issues with Barclays. Very convenient to deal with. I would recommend them. Like any of the big banks, though, they have their fair share of goons in the branches and on the phone but they respond promptly to statement requests and the like.

I think Co-op has a good deal going at the moment, but they're not the most efficient bank out there and as for the ethical bit, well...

[KentPhilip]

I use Santander UK business.
Free. No problems so far.

[alluvial]

I use Santander UK business.
Free. No problems so far.

WKPS

Set up was easy and free of hassle. Had no complaints so far.

[Alias]

there's a sperm bank down the road a bit...you could use that?

[scooterscot]

Deutsche bank.

[Paddy]

I've just gone LTD after a while with an Umbrella co. but now urgently need to open a business bank account.
Currently researching still but faves so far are; Co-op (ethical, very cheap, trusted) and Cater Allen (Free, small and good customer service).

So, which banks do you use, and which would you recommend? (not necessarily the same!)

Cheers in advance

High Street Banks will take days or weeks to open. Alternatively get a cash card with a ready account number with no checks. It gives you online banking for transfers etc. You can open one tonight.

Small Business Banking, Business Bank Accounts & Prepaid Credit Cards

BTW some High Street Banks require your Nat Insurance Number, Passport and Fu£%in CV!

[DirtyDog]

I've never had a problem with Santander, but I'm still on their free banking service which I don't think they offer any more.