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🇮🇹 Italian company · 🇬🇧 UK account

UK Business Account
for Italian Companies

Receive GBP from UK clients, send SEPA across Europe, hold 16 currencies — all from one UK account. Open fully online from Italy in 24 hours.

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🇮🇹 S.r.l. & S.p.A. accepted
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No UK address needed
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No branch visit
Currencies: 🇬🇧 GBP 🇪🇺 EUR 🇺🇸 USD 🇨🇭 CHF 🇨🇦 CAD 🇸🇬 SGD 🇵🇱 PLN 🇸🇪 SEK 🇩🇰 DKK 🇳🇴 NOK + 6 more
Why Italian businesses open a UK account

Built for Italian companies trading with the UK

Whether you sell to UK customers, pay UK suppliers, or export Italian products — 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 or conversion friction on their end.

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Pay UK suppliers in GBP

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

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Send SEPA across Europe

Italy is in the SEPA zone. Pay Italian and European suppliers in EUR at flat rates — from the same UK account, no separate EU account needed.

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Hold multiple currencies

Stop converting back and forth. Receive USD from US clients, hold CHF for Swiss partners, and convert when the rate works for you.

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Separate UK and Italian books

Keep UK revenue clean and distinct for accounting purposes. Xero and QuickBooks integrations included — no manual reconciliation required.

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Corporate cards for UK spend

Issue cards for UK travel, trade shows, or GBP-billed subscriptions. Spend directly from your GBP balance without conversion.

Payment infrastructure

Every payment rail you need — UK and European

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UK

Faster Payments (FPS)

GBP payments within the UK in seconds, 24/7. The standard for paying UK suppliers and receiving GBP from UK customers.

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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.

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Europe

SEPA & SEPA Instant

Italy is a full SEPA member. Send euros to Italian suppliers, collect from European customers, or use SEPA Instant for 10-second EUR settlements.

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Global

SWIFT

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

How it works

Open from Italy in 24 hours

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Apply online

Complete the application on your phone or computer. Enter your company details, director information, and business description. Takes around 15 minutes.

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Verify your identity digitally

Upload your passport or Italian carta d'identità 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.

Requirements

What you need to apply

Prepare these before starting. A complete application means faster approval.

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Valid passport or national ID

Italian carta d'identità or passaporto 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 Italian home address is fine — no UK address required.

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Company registration documents

Visura Camerale from the Camera di Commercio and Statuto/Atto Costitutivo. Italian documents are accepted — English translation is not required for standard documents.

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UBO information

Details and ID for all persons owning 25% or more. 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.

FAQ

Common questions from Italian companies

Can an Italian S.r.l. or S.p.A. open a UK business account?
Yes. Italian companies including S.r.l., S.p.A., S.r.l.s., and other Italian legal forms can apply. You do not need a UK-registered entity — your Italian company applies directly. No UK address is required from directors or shareholders.
Do I need to translate my Italian company documents?
Italian company documents such as the Visura Camerale and Statuto are accepted as-is for most standard applications. If a specific document requires translation, the compliance team will notify you during the review process — this is not a common requirement.
Can I send SEPA payments from my UK account to Italian suppliers?
Yes. Italy is a full member of the SEPA zone. From your UK account you can send SEPA Credit Transfers and SEPA Instant payments to Italian banks, pay Italian suppliers in EUR, or collect EUR from Italian customers — all at flat, predictable rates.
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. Most Italian companies are approved within one business day.

Ready to open your UK account?

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