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🇨🇦 Canadian company · 🇬🇧 UK account

UK Business Account
for Canadian Companies

Ltd / Inc accepted — federal CBCA or provincial (Ontario, BC, Alberta). Receive GBP from UK clients, hold CAD, send SWIFT globally. Commonwealth connection, online in 24 hours.

🇨🇦 Ltd & Inc accepted
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GBP + CAD
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SWIFT globally
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No UK address needed
Currencies: 🇬🇧 GBP 🇨🇦 CAD 🇪🇺 EUR 🇺🇸 USD 🇨🇭 CHF 🇸🇬 SGD 🇩🇰 DKK 🇳🇴 NOK 🇸🇪 SEK 🇵🇱 PLN + 6 more

Built for Canadian companies expanding into the UK

Whether you're receiving GBP from UK clients, paying UK suppliers, or building a UK financial presence — one account covers the Canada-UK corridor.

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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 — Faster Payments in seconds, with no SWIFT delays or international wire fees on their end.

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Pay UK suppliers in GBP

Send GBP payments to UK partners, agencies, or contractors via Faster Payments and CHAPS — without routing through your Canadian bank and paying unnecessary FX costs.

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Hold CAD alongside GBP

Keep your CAD revenue in CAD. Convert to GBP only when the rate suits you. The CAD-GBP corridor is a key trade route — manage it on your terms.

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SWIFT for USD and global payments

Send and receive SWIFT wire transfers to 200+ countries. Repatriate funds to Canada, pay US vendors, or accept international client payments — all from one UK account.

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EU access via GBP/EUR account

Hold EUR alongside GBP to serve EU-based clients or pay European suppliers. Expand your reach across UK and European markets from a single account.

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Corporate cards for UK travel

Issue cards for UK business trips, trade shows, or software subscriptions billed in GBP. Spend directly from your GBP balance — no conversion surprises.

Every payment rail you need — UK and global

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Faster Payments (FPS)

GBP payments within the UK in seconds, 24/7. The standard for receiving from UK customers and paying UK suppliers — much faster and cheaper than international wires.

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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 — ideal for large UK business payments.

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Global

SWIFT

International wire transfers to 200+ countries — including back to Canadian banks in CAD, USD payments to US counterparties, or any other currency corridor your business needs.

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Global

Currency Exchange & Multi-Currency

Hold GBP, CAD, USD, EUR, CHF, and 11 more currencies. Convert CAD to GBP — or vice versa — at competitive rates with no hidden FX markups.

Open from Canada in 24 hours

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Apply online

Complete the application on your phone or computer. Enter your Canadian company details — including your CRA Business Number — director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes.

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Verify your identity digitally

Upload your Canadian passport and complete a short liveness check via your camera. Your Canadian address is fine — no branch visit, no notarisation, and no UK presence 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 other currencies. 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 Canadian passport

Canadian passport accepted for identity verification. Must be current — not expired. Provincial driver's licences are generally not accepted as primary ID.

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Proof of address

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

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Certificate or Articles of Incorporation

Certificate of Incorporation or Articles of Incorporation issued by Corporations Canada (federal CBCA) or your provincial registry (e.g. ServiceOntario, BC Registry Services, Service Alberta).

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UBO information

Details of all ultimate beneficial owners (individuals holding 25%+ of the company). Required for KYC compliance. Your CRA Business Number may also be requested.

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Business description

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

Common questions from Canadian companies

Can a Canadian company open a UK business account?
Yes. Canadian-registered companies — federal Ltd or Inc under the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA), or provincially registered entities such as Ontario Ltd, BC Ltd, or Alberta Corp — can open a UK business account fully online. No UK office, UK address, or in-person visit is required.
Does Canada being outside the EU affect eligibility?
No. Canada is not an EU or EEA member, but this is not a barrier. The UK itself is no longer part of the EU. Canadian companies apply on the same basis as any other international company — the onboarding process is fully online regardless of your country of incorporation.
Can I hold Canadian dollars (CAD) in a UK business account?
Yes. The account supports multi-currency wallets including CAD, GBP, USD, EUR, and more. You can hold CAD alongside GBP, convert between them at competitive rates, and send SWIFT transfers in CAD to Canadian banks or any other destination.
Is the account regulated by the FCA?
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 UK appointments, no branch visits, no notarisation required. Identity verification is completed digitally using your Canadian passport.

Canadian company, UK account.

Online application, 24-hour approval. GBP + CAD + 14 more currencies from day one. Commonwealth connection — no UK office required.

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