Your dedicated Relationship Team
We’ll take the time to truly understand the growing needs of your business. We’ll draw on our connections, insights and expertise to provide tailored solutions to help you both now and in the future. Our relationship teams connect you to the people you need to know.
Supporting your international journey
Whether you’re just starting your global journey, or are already established in new markets, we’re making sure you get the support you need every step of the way. So, our specialist teams connect you to the people you need to know, wherever you want to do business.
Helping your business prosper
Are you a smaller business with up to 2 directors, owners or shareholders looking to move to the next level? If you are, we can connect you with our partners and services to help your business grow.
We’ve signed a 3-year sponsorship deal with the Department for Business & Trade. Aimed at supporting UK businesses, we’re working together on a programme of free events designed to help you tap into the opportunities created through global trade. Check out the events
Hilltop Honey feel the buzz for global growth
‘The team at Santander has demonstrated an excellent understanding of our business, creatively supporting Hilltop Honey with its US offering, namely with Walmart and Amazon Marketplace. As we look to the future, we’re very happy to have a banking partner who can fully support our strategic objectives.’ Scott Davies Founder, Hilltop Honey
Support when your business needs it
Are you concerned about how rising costs could affect your business? We want to support you and your business. That’s why we’ve developed a range of tools, tips and best practice.
Take your next step with our sector specialists
We understand the complexity and evolving needs of businesses across a wide range of industries. Our team of experts are on-hand to help turn your dreams into reality.
Lending Standards Board withdrawal
From 4 July 2024 we’ll no longer be part of the Lending Standards Board’s (LSB) Standards of Lending Practice.
Bank of England base rate change
The Bank of England base rate is 4.50%. It was last changed on Thursday 6th February 2025 from 4.75%.
Would you recognise a call from a scammer?
A scammer impersonating Santander called Russell and his team at Consolid8 Logistics. However, with our support, they had the right internal process in place to recognise something wasn’t right. Watch how Russell and his team dealt with the scammer.
Our advice to protect your business:
- Don’t share passwords or security codes with anyone.
- Don’t allow anyone remote access to your computers or devices.
- If you receive contact out of the blue to say your account is at risk, hang up.
Independent service quality survey results
Published February 2025
As part of a regulatory requirement, an independent survey was conducted to ask customers (approximately 1,200 in Great Britain and approximately 600 in Northern Ireland of each of the largest business current account providers (16 in Great Britain and 5 in Northern Ireland) if they would recommend their provider to other small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).
The results represent the view of customers who took part in the survey.