Your choice of business bank account can have a significant effect on your business, and there’s a lot of variation in the cost and the services offered. This is one of the first decisions you’ll make when setting up your company, and you can expect to be using the same account years later. Ultimately, the choice of business bank account is down to you as the director of your company, but we’re often asked for recommendations, and in this article, we’ll look at why we chose to partner with Mettle by NatWest.

It’s completely free

For anyone who is familiar with business banking and associated charges, this is really big news. While it’s quite normal for a business bank account to come with a monthly charge, Mettle is completely free.

Mobile banking using the app

You can create, send and manage invoices and receipts from the app on your iPhone or Android. The app also features live chat support for any questions or queries you may have. 

Integration with accounting software

We recommend FreeAgent for contractors and Xero for our small business clients, and both will integrate with your Mettle bank account. This allows you to set up automated bank feeds which will save you time, and ensure you always have up to date info to base your business decisions on.

Who is eligible for a Mettle account?

To be eligible for a Mettle account your business must:

• Be a sole trader business, or a Limited Company with up to two owners
• Have a bank balance of less than £100k Limited Company or £50k for Sole Traders
• Be UK-based with owners who are UK residents

To open a Mettle account…

You can check your eligibility or open an account with Mettle here>>. The application should only take a few minutes.

If you have questions or if we can help in any way please call our expert team on 01296 468185 or email [email protected].