The relationship difference
Strong, lasting relationships have set us apart for nearly 200 years. Every client has access to a dedicated commercial banker, someone who understands your business, not just your account balance.
Support that skips the queue. Direct lines to real people, not call centres.
Across the UK, from business parks to city centres (or even your favourite coffee shop).
Developed through close relationships with established businesses across a wide range of industries.
Tailored business banking services
We offer a range of innovative, global solutions to help your business streamline transactions, manage risks, and finance your growth strategies.
Banking services
We provide everyday banking services to manage finances efficiently and grow surplus cash.
- Business current accounts: Includes Visa debit charge cards.
- Foreign currency accounts: Available in USD, EUR, and other major currencies.
- Deposit sub-accounts: For managing cash and transactions.
- International money transfer service: Seamless global transfers.
- Foreign exchange services: Convenient currency exchange options.
- Digital services: User-friendly online banking with real-time access.
Financing
We offer tailored financing solutions to support your business needs, whether expanding, managing cash flow, or purchasing assets.
- Working capital facilities: Unlock funds from your supply chain to improve cash flow.
- Growth Guarantee Scheme: Access capital to expand, enter new markets, or enhance operations.
- Commercial mortgages: Finance for purchasing your trading premises.
- Invoice finance: Release cash tied up in unpaid invoices.
- Asset finance: Fund or lease equipment, technology, vehicles, and more.
- Stock finance: Raise capital using your business inventory.
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Meet your team
With offices in London, Bristol, Exeter, and Manchester, our commercial bankers are local, accessible, and there when it matters.
Steve Howe
Director, Trading Business
Direct: +44 (0) 73910 14032
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Grant Butterfill
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7775 522455
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Justin Don
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7990 257518
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Paul Langham
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 77475 86511
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Timothy Wraith
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 74849 90060
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Stephen Hartfield
Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7741 198276
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Chris Stevens
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7559 904655
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Nick Foxworthy
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7741 949179
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Shaun Glover
Senior Commercial Banker
Direct: +44 (0) 7559 904662
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Start a conversation with us
If your current relationship manager only exists by name, and your bank feels more like a call centre than a partner – are you settling for less?
To ensure we are the right fit, we support UK-registered businesses with a minimum annual turnover of £1 million and meet one of the following criteria:
- At least £500,000 in deposits, or
- At least £1 million in borrowing requirements.
If your business meets these thresholds, please complete the form and a member of our team will be in touch shortly.