You can apply for multiple PAYG options, but we can only process one application at a time. Allow two business days after applying before submitting an additional request. Conditions apply detailed in the FAQ's below.
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Extend your loan term
Request an extension of your loan term to 10 years from six years, at the same fixed interest rate of 2.5%
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Reduce payments for 6 months
Reduce your monthly repayments for six months by paying interest only. This option is available up to three times during the term of their Bounce Back Loan
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6 month repayment holiday
Take a repayment holiday for up to six months. This option is available once during the term of your Bounce Back Loan.
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For all PAYG options, the total amount you owe will go up. This is because your interest costs increase as you’re paying your loan over a longer period and/or changing the course of your loan. You can use options 1 and 2 together if you need to. Options are subject to approval.
Learn more about Pay As You Grow options
The British Business Bank have produced this short video to explain what Pay As You Grow is and what options you can request under the scheme.
How Pay as you Grow could affect loan repayments
PAYG options may increase your repayments and the total amount you owe as interest costs increase if you repay your loan over a longer period.
* The monthly repayment amount shows the approximate monthly repayments after the 6 month Capital repayment holiday or Capital and Interest repayment holiday ends and loan repayments recommence. Examples also include a 6 month extension applied on the original loan term.
These are representative examples only and won’t accurately reflect your individual circumstances. You’ll soon be able to log in to see the details of your specific loan and apply for PAYG options. We’ll send you more details shortly. There’s no need to get in touch at present.
We’re here to help
You do not need to contact us in advance. We will send you a repayment schedule outlining your options, around three months before your first payment is due.
However if you’re worried about your finances, the quickest way to get in touch is via your Relationship Manager. If you don't have a Relationship Manager, please refer to your usual Bank contact.
If you are struggling with your finances, please see our website for support. You can also find a list of organisations who can give you impartial advice on this page.
We partner with PayPlan (a third party company), who can offer you free confidential advice for all of your debts.
Start your journey with PayPlan
In addition, the British Business Bank has a range of guidance and resources available to all businesses, including content on managing your cashflow and a list of independent advice services:
Guide to business resilience
The British Business Bank’s Guide to Building Business Resilience is packed with impartial, practical, and actionable information to help smaller businesses manage costs, boost profitability, and increase resilience.
The Finance Hub
Designed to simplify the complexities of business finance, the Finance Hub is a comprehensive online resource that empowers businesses of all sizes, from start-ups to established companies, offering a diverse range of information and resources to navigate the world of finance. It serves as a centralised hub where you can find independent and impartial guides, checklists, and articles, carefully curated to provide you with the knowledge needed to make informed financial decisions for your business.
Working with British Business Bank
Managed by the British Business Bank on behalf of, and with the financial backing of, the Secretary for State for Business and Trade (formerly Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy-BEIS).
British Business Bank plc is a development bank wholly owned by HM Government. It is not authorised or regulated by the PRA or the FCA.
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