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UK Business Account
for Finnish Companies

Oy or Oyj — receive GBP from UK clients, hold EUR natively, send SEPA across Europe and SWIFT worldwide. Open fully online from Finland in 24 hours. No UK address needed.

🇫🇮 Oy & Oyj accepted
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EUR + GBP in one account
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No branch visit
Currencies: 🇬🇧 GBP 🇪🇺 EUR 🇺🇸 USD 🇨🇭 CHF 🇨🇦 CAD 🇸🇬 SGD 🇸🇪 SEK 🇩🇰 DKK 🇳🇴 NOK + 6 more

Built for Finnish companies trading with the UK

Whether you sell to UK customers, pay UK suppliers, or need GBP alongside your EUR operations — 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 currency conversion losses on their end.

Pay UK suppliers in GBP

Send Faster Payments and CHAPS directly in GBP. No more converting EUR to GBP at your Finnish bank's rate before every invoice.

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EUR & SEPA — native operations

Finland uses EUR natively. Your UK account includes full SEPA Credit Transfer and SEPA Instant — pay and receive EUR across 36 European countries without conversion.

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Hold EUR alongside GBP

Keep your euro wallet and GBP wallet in the same account. Convert only when rates suit you — stop losing margin on unnecessary conversions between your two core currencies.

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Separate UK and Finnish books

Keep UK revenue clean and distinct for Xero or QuickBooks. Accounting integrations included — no manual reconciliation between currencies or entities.

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Corporate cards for UK spend

Issue cards for UK travel, events, or GBP-billed subscriptions. Spend directly from your GBP balance without intermediary conversions.

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 — no delays, no batch windows.

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UK

BACS & CHAPS

BACS for payroll and recurring GBP payments. CHAPS for same-day high-value GBP transfers with guaranteed, irrevocable settlement.

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Europe

SEPA & SEPA Instant

Finland is a full EU and SEPA member using EUR. Send euros to 36 European countries including Finland, Germany, France and more. SEPA Instant settles in under 10 seconds.

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Global

SWIFT

International wire transfers to 200+ countries in any currency. For USD, CHF, SGD and non-SEPA payments to clients and suppliers worldwide.

Open from Finland in 24 hours

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Apply online

Complete the application from your phone or computer. Enter your Y-tunnus (Finnish Business ID), company details, director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes.

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Verify your identity digitally

Upload your suomalainen passi (Finnish passport) and complete a short liveness check via your camera. No branch visit, no notarisation, no apostille 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 EUR. 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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Suomalainen passi (Finnish passport)

Valid Finnish passport accepted. Must be current — not expired. Finnish national ID card may also be accepted for EU identity verification.

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Proof of address

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

3

Kaupparekisteriote (PRH trade register extract)

Official company extract from PRH (Patentti- ja rekisterihallitus) via the Kaupparekisteri. Finnish-language documents are accepted — English translation not required for standard documents.

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UBO information

Details and ID for all persons owning 25% or more of the company. Required under UK AML regulations for all accounts.

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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 process.

Common questions from Finnish companies

Can a Finnish Oy or Oyj open a UK business account?
Yes. Finnish Oy (Osakeyhtiö) and Oyj (Julkinen osakeyhtiö) companies can apply. You do not need a UK-registered entity — your Finnish company applies directly. No UK address is required from directors or shareholders. Ky (Kommandiittiyhtiö) partnerships may also be considered subject to compliance review.
Do I need to translate my Finnish company documents?
Finnish company documents — including your Kaupparekisteriote from PRH — are accepted as-is for most standard documents. If a specific document requires translation, the compliance team will contact you during the review process. You do not need to obtain an apostille or notarisation.
Can I hold both EUR and GBP in the same account?
Yes. The account supports multi-currency wallets, so you can hold EUR and GBP simultaneously. As a Finland-based company operating in EUR natively, you can receive EUR from European counterparties via SEPA and GBP from UK clients — all in one place. Convert between currencies only when rates suit you.
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, approval is typically same day to 24 hours. The process is entirely online — no appointments, no branch visits, and no notarisation or apostille required.

Ready to open your UK account?

Finnish 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.