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🇨🇿 Czech company · 🇬🇧 UK account

UK Business Account
for Czech Companies

Receive GBP from UK clients, send SEPA to Europe, hold 16 currencies — all from one UK account. Open fully online from the Czech Republic in 24 hours.

🇨🇿 s.r.o. & a.s. accepted
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No UK address needed
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No branch visit
Currencies: 🇬🇧 GBP 🇪🇺 EUR 🇨🇿 CZK 🇺🇸 USD 🇨🇭 CHF 🇨🇦 CAD 🇸🇬 SGD 🇵🇱 PLN 🇸🇪 SEK 🇩🇰 DKK 🇳🇴 NOK + 5 more

Built for Czech companies trading with the UK

Whether you sell to UK customers, pay UK suppliers, or need a GBP account alongside your EUR and CZK operations — one account covers it.

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Receive GBP from UK clients

Get a real UK sort code and account number. UK customers pay you like a local — no SWIFT fees, no conversion losses on their end.

Pay UK suppliers in GBP

Send Faster Payments and CHAPS in GBP. No more converting CZK or EUR to GBP at your Czech bank's rate before every invoice.

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Keep EUR operations running

Your EUR wallet has a dedicated IBAN. Send SEPA payments across Europe at flat rates — perfect for EU clients and suppliers.

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Hold multiple currencies

Stop converting back and forth. Receive USD, CHF, GBP or EUR and hold them until the rate is right.

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Separate UK and Czech books

Keep UK revenue clean and separate for accounting. Integrations with Xero and QuickBooks included.

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Corporate cards for UK spend

Issue cards for UK travel, conferences, or subscriptions billed in GBP. Spend directly from your GBP balance.

Every payment rail you need — UK and European

UK

Faster Payments (FPS)

GBP payments within the UK in seconds, 24/7. The standard for paying UK suppliers and receiving from UK customers.

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UK

BACS & CHAPS

BACS for bulk payroll and direct debits. CHAPS for same-day high-value GBP transfers with guaranteed settlement.

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Europe

SEPA & SEPA Instant

Send euros across 36 European countries including Czech counterparties who transact in EUR. SEPA Instant delivers in 10 seconds.

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Global

SWIFT

International wire transfers to 200+ countries in any currency. For USD, CHF, SGD and other non-SEPA payments worldwide.

Open from Czech Republic in 24 hours

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Apply online

Complete the application on your phone or computer. Enter your company details, director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes.

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Verify your identity digitally

Upload your passport and complete a short liveness check via your camera. No branch visit, no notarisation, no apostille required.

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Account active — receive your IBAN

Once approved, you get your UK sort code, account number, and IBANs for GBP and EUR. Send your first payment the same day.

What you need to apply

Prepare these before starting. A complete application means faster approval.

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Valid passport or national ID

Czech Občanský průkaz or Cestovní pas accepted. Must be current — not expired.

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Proof of address

Bank statement or utility bill in your name, dated within 3 months. Your Czech address is fine — no UK address required.

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Company registration documents

Výpis z obchodního rejstříku (commercial register extract) and Společenská smlouva or Zakladatelská listina (articles of association). English translation not required — we accept Czech documents.

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UBO information

Details and ID for all persons owning 25% or more. Required under UK AML regulations for all accounts.

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Business description

Brief description of what your company does, who your customers are, and why you need a UK account. Be specific — vague answers slow the process.

Common questions from Czech companies

Can a Czech s.r.o. open a UK business account?
Yes. Czech s.r.o. and a.s. companies can apply. You do not need a UK-registered entity — your Czech company applies directly. No UK address is required from directors or shareholders.
Do I need to translate my Czech company documents?
Czech company documents are accepted as-is for most standard documents. If additional translation is required for a specific document, the compliance team will notify you during review.
Can I send SEPA payments from my UK account?
Yes. The account supports full SEPA Credit Transfer and SEPA Instant Credit Transfer. You can pay EU-zone counterparties or receive EUR from European customers — all from the same UK account.
Is the account FCA regulated?
Payment services are provided by Gemba Finance Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 (FRN: 804853). ARIDANG acts as an introducer to Gemba Finance Limited.
How long does it take to open the account?
With a complete application, typically same day to 24 hours. The application is fully online — no appointments, no in-person visits, no notarisation required.

Ready to open your UK account?

Czech company, UK account. Online application, 24-hour approval, GBP + EUR + 14 more currencies from day one.

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Payment services provided by Gemba Finance Limited (FCA FRN: 804853). ARIDANG acts as an introducer.