Do Barclays do a credit check for a business account?

So, i have heard that barclays dont do a credit check for their business accounts, does anyone know if this is true?

Thanks

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  • PROLIANT
    PROLIANT Posts: 6,396 Forumite
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    So, i have heard that barclays dont do a credit check for their business accounts, does anyone know if this is true?

    Thanks
    They credit check you in your name if you are a sole trader, if you are a director you and the company will be checked.
    Who ever told you otherwise has mislead you.
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  • withnell
    withnell Posts: 1,629 Forumite
    Would you extend a line of credit to someone if you hadn't checked them out first?
  • No, thats what i though. Ive heard it a few times and have even seen someone on this board say it, so i thought i's check it out...
  • olly300
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    No, thats what i though. Ive heard it a few times and have even seen someone on this board say it, so i thought i's check it out...

    All banks offering a business current account will do a credit check.
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  • stclair
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  • PNPSUKNET
    PNPSUKNET Posts: 4,265 Forumite
    If you have a personal account with the bunch of monkeys dont have a business account, once you do they are a night mare
  • never-in-doubt
    never-in-doubt Posts: 20,613 Forumite
    Natwest offer a basic business account which may be suitable, if you have a few blemishes....
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  • thatsean
    thatsean Posts: 992 Forumite
    So, i have heard that barclays dont do a credit check for their business accounts, does anyone know if this is true?

    Thanks

    Hi there, if you're not sorted with Barclays, I've just opened a foundation business account with Natwest. I've already got a Step account with them, and it took a whole 9:48 on the phone to do checks and open the account. I even got my new sort code and account number. If you're a new start up they waive the fees for two years also.
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