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🇧🇪 Belgian company · 🇬🇧 UK account

UK Business Account
for Belgian Companies

Receive GBP from UK clients, send SEPA to Europe, hold 16 currencies including EUR — all from one UK account. Open fully online from Belgium in 24 hours. Built for SA/NV and BV/SRL companies.

🇧🇪 SA/NV & BV/SRL accepted
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No UK address needed
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No branch visit
Currencies: 🇬🇧 GBP 🇪🇺 EUR 🇺🇸 USD 🇨🇭 CHF 🇨🇦 CAD 🇸🇬 SGD 🇸🇪 SEK 🇩🇰 DKK 🇳🇴 NOK 🇵🇱 PLN + 6 more

Built for Belgian companies trading with the UK

Whether you invoice UK customers in GBP, pay UK suppliers, or leverage Belgium's position as Europe's logistics and institutional hub — one account covers it all.

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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, no delays waiting for international wires to clear.

Pay UK suppliers in GBP

Send Faster Payments and CHAPS directly in GBP. Stop converting EUR at your Belgian bank's rate before every UK invoice — pay from your GBP balance directly and keep more margin.

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Keep EUR & SEPA operations running

Your EUR wallet carries a dedicated IBAN. Send SEPA payments to EU counterparties at flat rates — as efficiently as from a Belgian EUR account. Belgium's full SEPA membership means instant transfers.

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EU hub advantage — one account for both

Belgium's proximity to EU institutions, pan-European HQs, and major logistics corridors means you routinely cross the EUR/GBP divide. Manage both from a single dashboard without switching banks.

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Separate UK and Belgian books

Keep UK revenue clean and distinct for Xero or QuickBooks. Accounting integrations included — no manual reconciliation between your Belgian and UK operations, even across bilingual entities.

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Corporate cards for UK spend

Issue cards for UK travel, events, trade fairs, or software subscriptions billed in GBP. Spend directly from your GBP balance — no conversion surcharge, no surprises on the statement.

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 — instant and free for recipients.

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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 — essential for large UK transactions.

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Europe

SEPA & SEPA Instant

Send euros across 36 European countries. SEPA Instant delivers in 10 seconds — ideal for EUR payments to Belgian, Dutch, French, and broader EU counterparties when speed matters.

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Global

SWIFT

International wire transfers to 200+ countries in any currency. For USD, CHF, SGD, and other transfers beyond the SEPA zone — essential for Belgian exporters with global reach.

Open from Belgium in 24 hours

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Apply online

Complete the application on your phone or computer from anywhere in Belgium. Enter your company details, director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes — in English, Dutch, or French.

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Verify your identity digitally

Upload your Belgian identity card or passport and complete a short liveness check via your camera. No branch visit, no notarisation, no apostille required. Belgian eID is accepted.

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Account active — receive your IBAN

Once approved, you receive your UK sort code, account number, and IBANs for GBP and EUR. Send your first payment the same day — to a UK supplier or a SEPA counterparty.

What you need to apply

Prepare these before starting. A complete application means faster approval — typically same day.

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Valid Belgian identity card or passport

Belgian national identity card (eID) or international passport 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 Belgian home address is fine — no UK address required for any director or shareholder.

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CBE extract / BCE uittreksel

Current extract from the Crossroads Bank for Enterprises (CBE / Banque-Carrefour des Entreprises) confirming your company's BCE/KBO number, registered address, and legal form. Documents in Dutch, French, or German are accepted.

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Articles of association

Statuten / statuts of your SA/NV or BV/SRL. Belgian articles are accepted as-is — English translation is not required for standard applications.

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UBO information

Details and ID for all persons owning 25% or more. Required under UK AML regulations for all accounts opened by non-UK entities.

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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 review process.

Common questions from Belgian companies

Can a Belgian BV/SRL or SA/NV open a UK business account?
Yes. Belgian BV/SRL (Besloten vennootschap / Société à responsabilité limitée) and SA/NV (Naamloze vennootschap / Société anonyme) companies can apply directly — no UK-registered entity is required. Belgian directors, shareholders, and beneficial owners can all apply from Belgium without travelling to the UK. No UK address is needed by anyone in the company structure.
Do I need to translate my Belgian company documents?
Belgian company documents — including your CBE extract (BCE uittreksel) and articles of association (statuten / statuts) — are accepted as-is for most standard applications. Belgium's official documents are issued in Dutch, French, or German and are accepted without mandatory translation. If a certified translation is required for any specific document, the compliance team will contact you during the 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 send EUR to Belgian suppliers, EU customers, or any SEPA-zone counterparty — all from the same UK account, without needing a separate Belgian EUR account. Belgium is a founding SEPA member, so transfers to Belgian IBANs are fast and low-cost.
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 entire process is online — no appointments, no in-person visits, no notarisation or apostille required. Identity verification is done digitally via a liveness check on your phone or computer, using your Belgian identity card or passport.

Ready to open your UK account?

Belgian company, UK account. Online application, 24-hour approval, EUR + GBP + 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.