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.
Whether you're receiving GBP from UK clients, paying UK suppliers, or building a UK financial presence — one account covers the Canada-UK corridor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Issue cards for UK business trips, trade shows, or software subscriptions billed in GBP. Spend directly from your GBP balance — no conversion surprises.
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.
BACS for bulk payroll and direct debits. CHAPS for same-day high-value GBP transfers with guaranteed settlement — ideal for large UK business payments.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Once approved, you get your UK sort code, account number, and IBANs for GBP and other currencies. Send your first payment the same day.
Prepare these before starting. A complete application means faster approval.
Canadian passport accepted for identity verification. Must be current — not expired. Provincial driver's licences are generally not accepted as primary ID.
Bank statement or utility bill in your name, dated within 3 months. Your Canadian home address is fine — no UK address required.
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).
Details of all ultimate beneficial owners (individuals holding 25%+ of the company). Required for KYC compliance. Your CRA Business Number may also be requested.
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.
Online application, 24-hour approval. GBP + CAD + 14 more currencies from day one. Commonwealth connection — no UK office required.
Open Your UK Account →Payment services provided by Gemba Finance Limited (FCA FRN: 804853). ARIDANG acts as an introducer.