HSBC UK

HSBC UK offers business banking for companies and charities in the United Kingdom. The legal entity is HSBC UK Bank plc, company number 09928412, with financial services register number 765112, authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and the Financial Conduct Authority. Its address is in Birmingham.

Accounts Six account types are listed: Small Business Banking Account, Business Banking Account, Charitable Bank Account, International Business Accounts, Currency Client Account and Corporate Bank Account. Services include business current accounts, currency accounts, client-money accounts and online banking.

Fees The Small Business account is published without a monthly fee and without standard UK digital transaction fees, while other transactions are paid for separately.

Who it suits The range spreads across entry-level and corporate needs: small firms can use the small-business account, charities have a dedicated product, and companies with international activity or client funds can look at currency and client-money accounts. Corporate banking is aimed at companies with more complex structures and needs. Fees for tiers other than the entry account are not listed here.