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Community bank account

Do more with a Community bank account

We’re championing the power of community.

All business owners must reside in the UK and be over 18.

What is a not-for-profit bank account?

A Community bank account is designed to meet the needs of charities, clubs and societies. We've designed our Community account to be useful, simple, and easy to understand. So you can spend more time focusing on doing what really matters.

Want to see our other business current accounts? See the range.

An everyday account for charities, clubs and societies

Access award-winning* online accounting software for free for as long as you retain your business current account (optional add-ons may be chargeable).

24/7 Anytime Banking

Bank anywhere with our mobile banking app

*Friendliest Software of the Year, Institute of Certified Bookkeepers Luca Awards 2024.

Before you apply...

You can apply for 2 years of free banking if you're an existing Ulster Bank personal or business banking customer*, and your Community account's annual turnover is less than £250,000**.

To open a Community bank account, you’ll need the personal details of all of the partners, members or directors of the business (including their home addresses for the last 3 years). You’ll also need your business details, including your company’s registration number (provided by Companies House) if you’re a limited company. All the details are in the "Apply now" section, which will help you to prepare.

** If your turnover exceeds £250k, your account may be subject to fees. See the table eblow for details.

What is the reduced fee package?

Eligibility

Offer

Annual turnover less than £250k

Free banking on everyday transactions for 2 years*

Annual turnover between £250k - £1m

Free banking* on everyday transactions for year 1 reverting to 50% discount on year 2

Annual turnover exceeds £1m

50% discount on banking transaction for 2 years

Ready to apply?

Ulster Bank has been collaborating with UK finance, alongside charity organisations and other banks, to provide useful guidance when opening and managing bank account.

Please review the Voluntary Organisation Banking Guide from UK Finance before you apply. This could be helpful and support you when completing the application.

Thanks for choosing our Community bank account, let's get started...

To apply, please choose which is most like your business

Small/Medium

If your annual turnover is likely to be under £6.5 million, please apply through the start up account application page.

Large

If your annual turnover is more than £6.5 million, please get in touch with Corporate and Commercial banking.

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Managing your Community account has never been easier

Visit our servicing hub for instant access to managing your business accounts, loans, credit cards and any other business service you have from Ulster Bank. 

Start-up cash flow support

Loans and finance options

Explore options based on your size, your needs, and your goals. 

Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Subject to Status. Eligibility criteria apply.
 

See your options

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Business Debit Card

Manage your everyday expenses with our Business Debit Card.

To apply for a Debit Card, you must be a business current account customer with Ulster Bank. Fees and charges may apply.

Find out more

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The flexibility of an overdraft

Our business overdraft helps you prepare for the unexpected. You’ll only pay interest on what you borrow.

Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Subject to Status. Eligibility criteria apply. 
 

Find out about overdrafts

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Business savings accounts

See if you could start earning more on your savings.

Eligibility criteria apply. 

View all business savings accounts

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Questions about this account?

Need more information before you apply?

Info about charges

If you’re a not-for-profit organisation, we’ll offer you free banking for 2 years as long as your annual turnover doesn’t exceed £250,000. This means you won’t be charged a service charge as long as your organisation remains eligible. We’ll monitor your turnover and if we identify that you’ve exceeded £250,000 in any 12-month period, we will contact you to tell you that you’ll start to incur fees at the Standard Tariff listed for your everyday transactions.

 

Guide to Business Current Account Fees (PDF, 849 KB)

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Your money is protected

Your eligible deposits held by a UK establishment of Ulster Bank are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered.

Financial Services Compensation Scheme Guide (PDF, 45 KB)

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Business account terms

Read our Business account terms document.

Business Account Terms (PDF, 224 KB)

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