Bank Accounts
Choose the account that's right for you
Get your Metro Bank account up and running in a single day. Pop into one of our stores any day of the week and walk out with a working bank card.
Can’t make it in? Jump online and have your card posted to you within a few days.
Current Account
Save time with our same-day account opening either in store or online. We can even switch all your accounts and direct debits from your old bank within 7 working days.
Cash Account
Get the flexibility of a card for payments while keeping things simple with our basic bank account.
Open your account online
You can join the revolution from anywhere in the UK with your email address, mobile number, a photo ID, device with a camera that is at least 4 megapixels and 3 years of address history.
You must be a UK, EU or Swiss national.
Resume opening your Current Account
Already started an online application for a Metro Bank Current Account?
Click the link to continue.
Come and see us today
Our stores are open early 'til late, meaning you can pop in when it suits you. We’re working hard to keep our store hours running smoothly, but some have temporarily changed due to covid-related colleague absences. For our current hours, click here.
Switching to us is simple
Start feeling the Metro Bank difference right away. All we need are the details of your old account, including the account number, sort code, card number and the date you want the switch to take place – 7 working days in the future or later.
Independent service quality survey results | Personal
As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask approximately 1000 customers of each of the 16 largest personal current account providers if they would recommend their provider to friends and family. The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.
Overall service quality
See the full personal service quality survey results
Award-winning products and services
We’ve won a lot of awards for our customer service, and we’re one of the most trusted banks on the high street.
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Safe deposit boxes
A safer spot
Never mind under a mattress or in a sock drawer – your valuables need proper security. We have 5 sizes of Safe Deposit Boxes available.
Banking with us
What I need to open an account
With our same-day account opening, you can apply in store and we'll print your card there and then. Having the right documents will help make the process go smoothly.
FSCS
Protecting your money
Your eligible deposits with Metro Bank are protected by the FSCS.