SMARTER PROPERTY BANKING FOR HIGH GROWTH BUSINESSES ONE SPV AT A TIME

Backed by 1,000+ property businesses and Β£7bn in property lending

Human supportΒ from property experts –Β no chatbots

One login,Β unlimitedΒ freeΒ SPV accounts

Earn up to 3.50% AER interest on savings*

No monthly fees,Β no transaction fees

No need to switch your full business banking. Start with a single SPV account.

Property banking designed for growth

Multi-company accounts

Once you're a customer, you can open unlimited free accounts for separate entities, businesses or SPVs and seamlessly manage them all under one login.

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Notice accounts

Earn up to 3.50% AER* with an OakNorth Notice account. Designed to grow your surplus cash while keeping access within reach.

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Debit cards

Issue OakNorth Visa debit cards to you and your team in seconds, with no hidden fees, no FX charges, and simple admin.

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Bulk payments

Send payments of any size: CHAPS, Bacs, Faster Payments and Bulk Payments, all in a few clicks. No fees, no branch visits, and no waiting around.

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Accounting integrations

Effortlessly connect your OakNorth business account to Xero, Sage, or Netsuite for automatic daily syncs.

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27 hours 23 minutes to open – I’ve opened many bank accounts with many providers and this is a clear record – it’s like the 100 meters vs. a marathon!
Jeremy Gledhill, CFO at Honey
It took about as much time to set up the OakNorth account, as it does to order something off Prime…I’m usually difficult to impress – but I genuinely was surprised at how easy it was.
Richard Pearce, Co-Founder, Verto
I have been so impressed by the speed and transparency with which OakNorth operates. If the major clearing banks want to learn about how to genuinely do things differently, they should be looking at OakNorth.
Surinder Arora, Co-Founder and Chairman of Arora Group
The experience with OakNorth was genuinely delightful – fast, flexible, and focused. They may not be the cheapest lender in the market, but the quality of the experience makes the extra cost well worth it.
Paul Crookes and Dave Walker, Founders of CWC

Why OakNorth?

Tired of waiting weeks to open a business bank account? Frustrated with rigid banking processes that don’t keep up with your business? We get it.

Founded in 2015 by entrepreneurs who know firsthand the demands of rapid growth, OakNorth was built to empower high-growth companies to push boundaries and achieve more. We’ve already supported thousands of businesses, lending over Β£15bn since inception to fuel business expansion, job creation, and much-needed housing.

Now, we’re empowering high-growth businesses to scale at speed with our business current accounts, savings options, cards, payment solutions, and more.

How to open a free business account

1

Check your eligibility

Make sure you meet the requirements to open an OakNorth business account. You will need to be a UK registered business, able to complete digital identity checks, and have an annual turnover above Β£1 million or plan to deposit a minimum of Β£100k. You can read the full eligibility criteria here.
2

Apply online in minutes

Tell us a little about your business, add your company details, and complete your identity and security checks. Most businesses complete the application in under ten minutes.
3

Get approved and start banking

Once your application is reviewed and approved, you can access your account online, invite your team, set permissions, and start making and receiving payments right away.

Become an OakNorth business banking customer

You can apply for a business banking account with us if:

  • Your company has a turnover of over Β£1 million or you want to deposit a minimum of Β£100k
  • In case of a property company, your company has assets of over Β£1 million
  • You are a Director at any one of the following company types: Limited Company, Private Unlimited company, PLC, LLP, Overseas Company or certain types of Private Limited companies
  • Your company is registered in the UK with Companies House
  • Your company has an active status on Companies House
  • You are aged 18 years or over

Fill out the form to get started

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Notes

† No account fees as of 4th July 2024 but subject to change. ‑ Variable rate correct as of 18th December 2025. ****Rate correct as of 18th December 2025. The interest rate for this account is variable and will track the Bank of England Base rate plus or minus a fixed spread (this is the rate that we add or subtract from the Bank of England Base rate). When applying, you will have full clarity on the interest rate (which will include the Bank of England Base rate and the spread). So, if the Bank of England Base rate goes up, your rate will go up; and if the rate comes down, your rate will follow. The interest rate on your account will be updated on the same day to reflect the change made to the Bank of England Base rate. Interest is paid on your whole balance once it exceeds Β£100,000. Balances of Β£99,999 and under do not earn interest. Read the Terms and Conditions here.

You understand and acknowledge that the business current account and the mobile app are being provided on an β€œas is” basis without warranty of any kind.Β  Whilst we willΒ constantlyΒ endeavor to improve ourΒ product(s),Β we cannot guarantee that they are freeΒ from lags, bugs orΒ a slower than intended response time. Your and our liability in relation to the product is covered in full within theΒ Terms and Conditions.Β Any communication by an OakNorth business partner is merely a statement of facts and not a recommendation or advice of any kind including with respect to any financial projections, estimates or forecasts related to any product being offered. You are requested to rely on your own analysis before investing/purchasing. Β 

This Visa card is issued by Transact Payments Limited. Transact Payments Limited is authorised and regulated by the Gibraltar Financial Services Commission. Visa is a trademark owned by Visa International Service Association and used under license.Β 

OakNorth Bank plc is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority. Financial Services Register number: 629564. The Financial Services Register can be accessed at www.fca.org.uk/register. Registered Office: 57 Broadwick Street, London W1F 9QS, Registered in England No. 08595042.Β 

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