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FSCS-Protected Bank Account by ClearBank

FSCS-Protected Bank Account by ClearBank

Making Tax Digital just got easier. Automate your bookkeeping and file your returns for free with our HMRC-recognised tools - built to make staying compliant simple.

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Everything you need to run your business

Opening a free business account with Tide is easy – apply in minutes and unlock a suite of finance management tools to help you run your business better. 

  • Make and receive payments faster using our payment tools.

  • Manage all your business expenses through the app.

  • Create invoices and do your accounting all in one place.

  • No monthly recurring fees, get started for free.

  • Get 24/7 in-app chat support & FSCS protection.

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Register your company with the UK's #1 formation agent

  • Form your company for just £1 with our Company Secretary tool, or a one-off fee of £14.99 (usually £100 via Companies House). Receive your certificate of incorporation within 1 business day.

  • Get a free business bank account with MTD-ready tools, flexible payments, built-in accounting and more.

  • Verify your identity, get your personal code and file your confirmation statement with Tide, an ASCP.

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The all-in-one platform for managing your business seamlessly

Explore our additional tools designed to take your business to new heights.

Tide Accounting

Stay compliant for free. File your tax returns with Tide’s HMRC-recognised, Making Tax Digital-ready tools.

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Business Savings

Earn up to 4% AER (variable) on your business savings

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Tide Card Reader

In-person card payments without the fuss. Get unlimited mobile data and get paid anywhere.

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Tide Payroll

Simple, reliable, HMRC-recognised payroll software designed to make payday hassle-free and fast.

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Apply for business finance with Tide - no lengthy forms, just a quick decision in minutes

More than 43,000 UK businesses have already secured over £1.6 billion in funding.

  • Borrow from £1,000 to £20 million to fund new projects, assets and boost cash flow.

  • Compare loans and alternative finance from over 80 lenders.

  • Check your eligibility in minutes, without affecting your credit score.

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Once I’d filled in the application online, the account was active in about an hour. I can’t stress how easy Tide is to use.

Protect yourself from fraud

All businesses are at risk from the nationwide threat of fraud. Understanding key information can help you protect your business and your money.

We’ve put together vital tips for spotting, avoiding and reporting fraud. 

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Independent service quality survey results

Business current accounts Published August 2026

As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask approximately 1,200 customers of each of the 17 largest business current account providers if they would recommend their provider to other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs*).

The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.

Overall service quality

We asked customers how likely they would be to recommend their business current account provider to other SMEs.

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