Mettle Business Account
Free UK business account for the self-employed, backed by NatWest.
Mettle Business Account is a banking and fintech perk from Mettle by NatWest, offering a free business bank account for sole traders and small limited companies, for startups in the UK, no funding required.
Inside Mettle Business Account
A free business account for sole traders and limited companies (up to two owners) with money pots, savings pot, invoicing, Making Tax Digital tools and bundled FreeAgent accounting.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- United Kingdom
- Recurring / expiry
- Ongoing
- Other requirements
- For sole traders and limited companies with up to two owners.
How to apply for Mettle Business Account
- A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
- 1Check eligibility and open an account on the Mettle site.
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Mettle Business Account: common questions
What do you get with Mettle Business Account?
Mettle Business Account offers a free business bank account for sole traders and small limited companies.
Who qualifies for Mettle Business Account?
Mettle Business Account is for startups in the UK, no funding required. For sole traders and limited companies with up to two owners.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Mettle Business Account?
No. Mettle Business Account is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for Mettle Business Account?
Check eligibility and open an account on the Mettle site.
How long do I have to use Mettle Business Account, and does it expire?
Ongoing
Is Mettle Business Account available outside the US?
Mettle Business Account is available in the UK.
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