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Leanne Macardle

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Published: 01/06/2017
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Running a business requires successful cashflow management at all times, and that means you need the right business current account to suit. But how can you make sure you're getting the best account for your needs? We may be able to help, as we've just released this year's Moneyfacts Business Current Account Star Ratings.

Cream of the business crop

Our annual assessment of the business current account market considers the full range of features on the accounts currently available in the business sector, with our dedicated research team carefully analysing the options on offer. We compare these features alongside any charges the business may incur by operating the account, allowing potential customers to narrow their focus on the account that will be most suitable for them.

The Moneyfacts Business Current Account Star Ratings can help businesses choose, with confidence, the most attractive current account in terms of flexibility, accessibility and ongoing quality, because we know that the right financial products can go a long way to helping your business flourish.

Lee Tillcock, editor of Business Moneyfacts, commented on the announcement:

"A business current account remains an important cornerstone for any commercial enterprise, and the sector continues to see providers innovate and evolve in order to meet the needs of businesses of all sizes.

"Given the impressive range of features offered to meet the needs of modern-day businesses, there are plenty of options to consider - something that the sector and regulator are clearly keen to promote. The annual Moneyfacts Business Current Account Star Ratings provide businesses with valuable insight into the quality of the features on offer before assessing the individual costs."

Below is a list of the categories and companies that have been awarded a Moneyfacts Business Current Account Star Rating of four or five. These could be the ideal accounts to consider if you're thinking of upgrading your offering, but for complete ease of use, check out the top business current accounts in our Best Buys for a handy overview of the best options available.

Below is a list of the categories and companies that have been awarded a Moneyfacts Business Current Account Star Rating of four or five. These could be the ideal accounts to consider if you're thinking of upgrading your offering, but for complete ease of use, check out the top business current accounts in our Best Buys for a handy overview of the best options available.

Business Current Account
5 stars

Bank of Ireland UK
  • Business Current (NI) - Agri Package
  • Business Current (NI) - Small Business Growth
  • Business Current (NI) - Small Business Start Up
Barclays Bank
  • Business Current Account - Start Up
Clydesdale Bank
  • Professional Firms Client Account - Designated Clients Funds
  • Business Current Account - Business Tariff
HSBC
  • Community Account - Churches, Executors, Administrators and Trustees
  • Business Current Account - Electronic Banking Tariff
Metro Bank
  • Business Bank Account
NatWest
  • Community Account - Turnover up to £100K
Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Community Account - Turnover up to £100K
Santander
  • Business Current Account
The Co-operative Bank
  • Business Directplus
  • FSB Business Banking
Ulster Bank
  • Business Current Account
Unity Trust Bank
  • Unity Custom Account
  • Unity Current Account
Yorkshire Bank
  • Business Current Account - Business Tariff
  • Professional Firms Client Account - Designated Clients Funds
4 Stars
Bank of Scotland
  • Business Current Account
  • Business Account - Electronic Business Tariff
Barclays Bank
  • Business Current Account Price Plan Charges - e-Payments Plan
Caf Bank Ltd
  • Caf Cash Account
Cater Allen Private Bank
  • Reserve Account
Cumberland BS
  • Business Current - Option B
Danske Bank
  • Danske Small Business
  • Danske Small Business Digital
HSBC
  • Business Current Account - Small Business Tariff
ICICI Bank UK
  • Business Current Account
Lloyds Bank
  • Islamic Business Account - Electronic Business Tariff
  • Business Current Account
Metro Bank
  • Client Premium Deposit Account
  • Commercial Account
NatWest
  • Business Current Account - Standard Tariff
Royal Bank of Scotland
  • Business Current Account - Standard Tariff
  • Business Foundation Account - Foundation
Santander
  • Client Business Account
The Co-operative Bank
  • Business Current Account - Cash Tariff
TSB
  • Business Account - Electronic Business Tariff

 

Community Business Current Account
5 stars

Bank of Scotland
  • Treasurers' Account
Barclays Bank
  • Community Account
Clydesdale Bank
  • Business Choice Charities Account - Turnover up to £1m
Cumberland BS
  • Business Current - Schools
Danske Bank
  • Danske Charity Account
HSBC
  • Community Account - Clubs, Societies and Charities
  • Schools and Colleges Account
  • Business Current Account - Electronic Banking Tariff - Clubs, Societies and Charities
Lloyds Bank
  • Treasurers' Account
Metro Bank
  • Community Account
The Co-operative Bank
  • Community Directplus
Yorkshire Bank
  • Business Choice Charities Account - Turnover up to £1m
4 Stars

Bank of Scotland
  • Schools Account
  • Schools Account - Electronic Business Tariff
Cater Allen Private Bank
  • Reserve Account for Charities
Danske Bank
  • Danske Community Account
HSBC
  • Business Current Account - Small Business Tariff - Clubs, Societies and Charities
Lloyds Bank
  • Schools Account
Santander
  • Treasurer's Current Account
TSB
  • School Banking Account - Electronic Business Tariff
  • School Banking Account - Business Extra Tariff
  • School Banking Account - Fixed Fee Account
  • Treasurers' Account

 

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