Open a business account in the United Kingdom
With a local UK IBAN or a UK sort code and account number in your company name, you can collect, send and exchange high-value business payments. Wherever you’re based in the world.
- Collect, send, and exchange international payments in 190+ countries and 65+ currencies inc. EUR, USD, SEK and AED
- No UK residency requirements
- Easily open an account online
- Quickly get a UK-registered virtual IBAN account for your business
Why use 3S Money?
UK banks are letting business owners down
Brexit, strict compliance and risk-averse attitudes make it difficult for global business owners to open local accounts and make cross-border payments. We’re virtual IBAN providers making the UK accessible for everyone, regardless of the colour of their passport.
A UK sort code and account number in your company name
Enjoy all the benefits of a UK business bank account without the paperwork. Your account number and sort code will give you the tools to operate as a local business in the UK.
Manage all local and global payments through one account
Having a dedicated business account, or merchant account, makes international payment processes much easier, whether you’re paying local taxes, salaries, or overheads. Our UK Business Account can be used for direct debits, standing orders and is accepted by HMRC.
Setting a new standard for international business payments
The UK is one of the best places in the world to grow a business, but its historic banking system is complicated. Whatever your business needs, 3S Money has got you covered.
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Businesses accepted from 190+ countries.
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No chatbots: we speak your language
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Your global multi-currency account
Make high-value business payments in 190+ countries and 65+ currencies.
Standard International
Business Account
Bespoke International
Business Account
Suitable for:
Importers, exporters, manufacturers, professional service providers and e-commerce businesses
Suitable for:
Businesses with complex structures, holding companies, family offices, asset managers and investments funds
Maintenance fee
$100 per month
Bespoke
Minimum account balance needed
$300
Bespoke
Check your eligibility and learn which account is right for you. It only takes 3 minutes.
We keep our rates low
International transfer fees
A 0.3% charge applies to incoming, same-currency transactions from Zone 2. An additional charge of 1% of the value of the transaction applies to incoming and outgoing transactions to/from Zone 3 countries.
Incoming payments - free
An additional charge of 1% of the value of the transaction applies to incoming and outgoing transactions to/from Zone 3 countries.
Outgoing payments - $1
*Incoming payments from Zone 2 won’t incur additional charges unless they are payments in EUR, GBP and USD and you wish to deposit this money without converting to a local currency at a competitive rate.
*A 0.3% charge applies to incoming, same-currency transactions from Zone 2.
*An additional charge of 1% of the value of the transaction applies to incoming and outgoing transactions to/from Zone 3 countries, regardless of incoming volume p.a.
Instant account access through your online dashboard
With a 3S Money account, you can manage all your local and international IBAN accounts in one place – whether that’s your de IBAN, or any of your other euro IBAN accounts. Through our easy-to-use client portal, you can pay, transfer and exchange funds whenever you need to.
Our competition? What competition
3S Money helps global businesses open online business accounts and simplify their international payments. Here's what makes us different.
Personal Client Manager
Under 20 minutes
Shareholders and directors from 190+ countries
Pay and receive money in 65+ currencies
100% online application
High-value payment specialists
Applying for your account only takes 15 minutes. Get started, today.
We cater to businesses of all sizes and structures – starting with an application that learns about your business needs. Once pre-approved, our friendly Onboarding team will guide you through the rest of the process to opening your business account.
Your questions, answered
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3S Money is a bank challenger, rather than a traditional bank – we don’t have a banking licence. Instead, we’re an Electronic Money Institution that’s regulated by the Luxembourg Commission de Surveillance du Secteur Financier (CSSF), the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), and Dubai’s Financial Services Authority (DFSA).
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No proof of UK or EEA residency is required to open a 3S Money account in the United Kingdom. We accept shareholders and directors from 190+ countries, regardless of residency status.
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We apply a human approach to our onboarding and compliance procedures, getting to know our clients first-hand. By doing this, we can work with businesses in high-risk regions that traditional banks might otherwise decline.
However, we don’t work with the following industries:
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Adult
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Cannabis
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Crypto
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Gambling
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As a global business, we use English as a first language for all written communications. However, with dedicated Client Managers across five global offices - we aim to provide local language support where possible. Contact our friendly Sales team for more information.
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Your account maintenance fee is calculated based on your account type and business needs. We use your fee to cover your dedicated Client Manager and our banking partners to help continually improve the speed and efficiency of our service.
If you have any other questions, please get in touch with our friendly team who will be able to help.