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Starting a Business
Every two minutes a new business opens an account with us†. Find out why
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New to Barclays?
Call 0845 601 0106*
Existing Barclays business customer?
Call 0845 605 2345**
Get started with Barclays Business Banking
Extra free support beyond banking essentials that will help you start your business.
Things to consider
Tips to help maximise your chances of success starting a business.
Why Barclays?
For a package of business advice, services and support that you won't find anywhere else.
- Free professional guidance
- Free credit checking service
- Help running your business more efficiently
†Based on our 2007 business start-up volumes
*Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm. Saturdays 9am to 5pm. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor or record phone calls. Call charges and information.
**Lines are open Monday to Friday, 8am to 7pm. To maintain a quality service, we may monitor or record phone calls. Call charges and information.
Starting a business
We offer a number of services for starting a business, including information and support to help you achieve your goals and set you on the right path.
Business insurance
We offer business insurance for a variety of business requirements, and can offer many types of policy, so you get just what you need
Business loans
We've got a flexible business loans, with repayment plans to help suit your business needs.
Business current accounts
For all the day-in, day-out things like making and receiving payments, you can rely on your business current account for a flexible and secure service.
Business overdrafts
Many businesses find them helpful. When your cash levels dip a little low, a business overdraft could help you through until the cash comes in again (subject to application and status. Overdrafts are repayable on demand).
Online business banking
Manage your day-to-day banking from your PC day or night: check your balance, apply for a loan or overdraft, pay bills and suppliers, and move money between your accounts.
Business Plan
With a little help from Barclays, you'll be able to get your business plans off to a great start. Help maximise your chances of success using our business plan cheat sheet.
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