Switching your account to Metro Bank is simple – as long as your business has less than 50 employees and an annual turnover below £6.5 million, we’ll guarantee to have everything transferred within 7 days.
All your payments, including direct debits and standing orders, will be transferred to your new account
We’ll make sure that any payments made to your old account after the switch date make it to you
As soon as everything has been transferred, your old account will be closed and the new one ready to go
Just pop into one of our stores. Once you’re done, we’ll print your debit card and cheque book in store, so you can get up and running straight away.
To switch your account all we’ll need is:
We will attempt to match your existing overdraft limit (where we can, depending on your financial status).
It couldn't be simpler. Find your nearest store to make the switch.
Here’s what our switching team will take care of for you:
Once everything is in order and the switch is complete, we’ll let you know by email.
If you have given permissions to Third Party Providers to make payments on your behalf, or to access your financial data, access to these services won’t be transferred automatically to your new account as part of the Current Account Switch Service.
Please check our terms and conditions for more information.
We have designed the Current Account Switch Service to let you switch your current account from one bank or building society to another in a simple, reliable and stress-free way. It will only take seven working days. As your new current-account provider we offer the following guarantee:
Got a question about moving your accounts to Metro Bank? Find the answer here.
Yes, so long as you have an annual turnover that does not exceed £6.5 million and you employ fewer than 50 people. If you are a small trust with a net asset value of less than £6.5 million you can also use the service. If you are still unsure whether you qualify, visit in store or call us on 0345 08 08 508.
All incoming and outgoing payments will be automatically redirected to your new account. Each time a payment is redirected, an automatic message is sent back to the originator advising them of your new account details so they can update their records. Some organisations may contact you directly to confirm your details have changed. If you do not want your new details to be given to someone who sends a one-off payment, you can visit us in store or call us on 0345 08 08 508.
Yes, you need to update them, but you do not need to tell your bank that you are switching to a new bank. Examples include if you have changed your address and not told your old bank.
Yes. You will need to agree any overdraft facilities you require with us. Alternatively, we may be able to provide facilities to help you pay off any existing overdraft you may have, subject to normal lending criteria. If you do not come to an agreement with us you must make separate arrangements to repay your existing overdraft before you switch.
You can cancel your switch up to seven working days before your switch date. If you do want to cancel, speak to us, who can guide you through this process.
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