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Fill in your company details and upload your documents — takes around 10 minutes. No UK presence needed.
UK Business Account for Non-Resident Founders
Open a UK business account from anywhere in the world. Multi-currency accounts, Mastercard cards and international payment rails — fully remote onboarding built for non-resident founders and foreign directors.
Account currency
Available payment methods
Faster PaymentsSWIFTCard payouts
From £0 — fees vary by customer profile
Monthly feeFree
Onboarding feeFree
Faster Payments in/outFree / From £1
Who is it for?
Built for businesses managing UK and international payments, cross-border supply chains, and multi-currency balances — including those with foreign directors or complex structures that traditional banks often turn away.
Common use cases include, but are not limited to:
Import & ExportStartupsIT & SoftwareProfessional services
Holding companiesRecruitment & staffingProperty & real estateNon-resident founders
From juggling multiple providers to one account that does it all
Simplify your business finances. Save time, reduce costs, and stay in control.
The confusing standard flow
Too many logins.
Too much hassle.
Too much hassle.
Wise
International Transfers
Barclays
Business Banking
Payoneer
Vendor Payments
Pleo
Cards & Expenses
Multiple logins & platforms
Manual transfers & reconciliations
High fees & poor FX rates
Wasted time, more admin
⚠️ Higher costs. More risk. Less time for what matters.
The Amaiz all-in-one account
One account.
Everything you need.
Everything you need.
Multi-currency accounts
Payment cards
Local rails
International payments
One login
One dashboard
Real-time
payments
Transparent
fees
Save time
Grow faster
✅ Lower costs. Less admin. More time to grow.
When standard banking isn't enough
"I'm logging into three different providers just to move money."
Amaiz consolidates GBP, EUR, USD, AED, CHF and HKD into one platform — one login, one onboarding, one fee structure.
"My bank won't open an account because my director isn't UK-based."
Amaiz is 100% digital. Non-resident founders and businesses with foreign directors can apply and be approved without setting foot in the UK.
"SWIFT fees are eating into every international payment."
Use local payment rails in 96 countries where they're cheaper and faster — and SWIFT only when you actually need it.
"Paying 50 contractors each month is a full-day job."
Batch payments let you send to hundreds of recipients at once. Or push payouts directly to Visa and Mastercard cards — no bank details needed from recipients.
Accounts, cards and payments — all in one place
No extra providers, no separate setups.
Up to 6 currency accounts
GBP, EUR, USD, AED, CHF and HKD — managed from one dashboard. No separate provider per currency.
Mastercard virtual & plastic cards
Issue cards for team expenses, media buying, advertising spend or payouts. Scale to thousands of cards.
Faster Payments & SEPA Instant
UK GBP transfers via Faster Payments. EUR via SEPA and SEPA Instant for eligible European recipients.
SWIFT & local payment methods
International transfers via SWIFT plus local rails in 96 countries, 70 currencies.
Card payouts & mass payments
Push payouts to Visa and Mastercard cards, or process bulk payments to hundreds of recipients at once.
Regulated & safeguarded
FCA-regulated e-money institution (No. 900857). Funds held in ring-fenced, safeguarded accounts.
Simple, transparent pricing
Our pricing starts as low as £0 per month, and your fees depend on your customer profile.
UK / EEA / Swiss entities with
Includes VAT where applicable.
Onboarding fee Free
Monthly subscription Free
GBP / EUR / USD / CHF / AED / HKD current account Free
Mastercard® virtual card issuing (GBP) £2
Mastercard® plastic card issuing (GBP) £10
Faster Payments (GBP) Free
CHAPS / SWIFT (GBP) £39.99
Faster Payments — GBP
0 – 9,999.99 £1
10,000 – 99,999.99 £5
100,000 – 499,999.99 £10
500,000 – 999,999.99 £15
1,000,000+ £20
CHAPS / SWIFT — GBP
0 – 24,999.99 £50
25,000 – 99,999.99 £75
100,000+ £100
Internal transfers to another Amaiz customer (GBP)
0 – 49,999.99 Free
50,000+ £15
ATM cash withdrawal (GBP cards)
Any amount 3rd-party fee may apply£3 +1.5%
Transfers to local bank accounts €1.49 +0.75%
Transfers to Mobile Wallets €1.99 +0.75%
Card replacement £10
Payment cancellation / investigation (per request) £89
Payment dispute (chargeback) — cardholder side £20
Account statement request Free if downloaded via app/web login£20
Account reference letter request Free
Audit confirmation letter request £150
Optional express shipping £50
Standard tariffs are shown above, effective 7 September 2026. Fees may vary depending on your business profile and risk category and will be confirmed during onboarding.
Open your account in three steps
No branch visits, no paperwork piles. The whole process is digital — submit your documents and our team handles the review.
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KYB review
Our compliance team reviews your application. You'll be notified of the outcome by email.
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Start sending & receiving
Open your currency accounts, issue cards, and make your first payment — all from one dashboard.
Why businesses switch to Amaiz
Traditional banks weren't built for cross-border money movement. Amaiz was.
| Capability | Amaiz | Traditional UK banks | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-currency accounts GBP, EUR, USD and more | ✓ Up to 6 currencies | Limited — GBP only or separate setups | One platform instead of multiple providers. |
| SEPA & SEPA Instant EUR payments within Europe | ✓ Included | Limited / gated | Hold EUR and send SEPA without a separate account. |
| Local payment methods 96 countries | ✓ Available | ✗ Usually no | Avoid SWIFT costs where local rails are faster and cheaper. |
| Card payouts Push to Visa / Mastercard | ✓ Visa & Mastercard | ✗ Usually no | Pay recipients without collecting bank details. |
| Non-resident onboarding Foreign directors, no UK visit | ✓ 100% digital | ✗ Usually requires UK presence | Open a UK business account from anywhere. |
| Mass payments & card payouts Affiliates, contractors, suppliers | ✓ Batch & push-to-card | ✗ Usually no | Pay hundreds of recipients in one go, no one-by-one transfers. |
One account for all business needs
£0 monthlyFCA-regulatedMastercard business cardMulti-currency & international payments built in when you need them
Common questions
Is Amaiz a bank?
No. Amaiz Ltd is an authorised e-money institution (aEMI) regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority (No. 900857). Customer funds are not covered by the FSCS but are held in ring-fenced, safeguarded accounts under UK e-money regulations.
Can a non-UK resident or foreign director open an account?
Yes. Amaiz onboards non-resident founders and businesses with foreign directors entirely online — no UK address or branch visit required. All applications are subject to KYB verification and approval.
Which currencies are available?
Up to 6 currency accounts per business: GBP, EUR, USD, AED, CHF and HKD — all managed from one dashboard with a single onboarding process.
What does onboarding cost?
Onboarding is free for most UK, EEA and Swiss businesses, and £49.99 for businesses with international ownership. No monthly fee.
What payment rails are included?
Faster Payments (UK GBP), SEPA (EUR, Europe), SWIFT (international), local payment methods (96 countries) and card payouts (Visa and Mastercard) — all from one account. Virtual cards, multi-currency accounts and mass payments are also included.
Who can use an Amaiz business account?
Amaiz provides business accounts for companies of all sizes, all risk categories and from a variety of industries. You must be over 18 and agree to our terms and conditions to apply for an account.