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Two years completely free business banking
When it comes to business banking, Alliance & Leicester Commercial Bank provides the UK's best business banking solution. Switch to us today and you'll see why our award-winning business bank accounts offer great value for money. Plus, our range of market leading business saving accounts make sure that any spare business funds you have are earning an interest rate that is almost double what the big banks offer. Fast track your application and apply online today
Business banking services from Lloyds TSB
From business insurance to business loans Lloyds TSB have a range of business banking products and services to meet the needs of your business.
Free business account
Alliance & Leicester offers free business current accounts at a market-leading rate of interest.
Make a complaint about a bank
Guidance on how to make a complaint against a bank or other banking service provider from the Banking Code Standards Board.
Changing your bank account
Switching your business account could help you get a better deal. Here's a guide to changing business bank accounts from Business Link.
Find out which bank provides the best service
The Forum of Private Business (FPB) publishes a biennial report into the service banks provide for private businesses. Click here to access it.
Compare business bank accounts
If you're looking for the best bank you can compare small business bank accounts at the Review Centre.
Business bank account finder
Use this business bank account finder from the BBA and MoneyFacts to get the best account for your business.
Start up your business with free banking for 2 years from Natwest
When you become a new business customer, Natwest give you 2 years free banking, if you have been in business for less than 12 months.
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