3. Account Finder

Ethos / Approach to banking 

Barclays vision is to be the UK-centred leader in global finance. We are a diversified bank with comprehensive UK consumer, corporate and wealth and private banking franchises, a leading investment bank and a strong, specialist US consumer bank. Through these five divisions, we are working together for a better financial future for our customers, clients and communities. 

What is the name of your account(s) and who is eligible? 

Charity & Impact Account.  
You have an expected annual turnover of less than £100,000. 
You have a maximum of three officials or trustees*

*Officials don’t need to be signatories on the account and trustees refers to individuals with Charity Committee or Companies House

Which types of Charitable Entities are you able to offer accounts to?

Applicable organisations need to be registered as a charity, excepted charity, federated associated charity or community interest company to benefit from the Charity and Impact Account.

What branch-based services do you offer:

• Cash in 
• Cash out 
• Payments 
• Cheque deposits

Customers are free to use the branch for cash, cheque deposits, though we encourage our customers to use online services where possible. 

If branch-based services differ on a regional basis, do you have a postcode search function that clients can use?

Yes. Click here.

Do you offer any services through the Post Office or Banking Hubs? Please specify.

Yes, you can do much of your day-to-day banking at a Post Office. Click here.

What online services do you offer:

Online and Mobile Banking

Offer 1-to-sign and 2-to-sign options. Mobile app: capability to deposit cheques, change people on the mandate, add additional signatories for 2-to-sign. 

How do you add someone to the mandate? Having the right individuals on the mandate is critical for a charity to bank effectively.

Mobile app if you are a company limited by guarantee. Digitally via our website. Online application form is availble through digital assistant, alternatively, you can call our support desk and speak to the mandates team. 

How do you add someone to online banking?

Via online or mobile banking.

Do your Current accounts offer credit interest or is a separate Deposit account required?

No. A separate deposit account is required for interest bearing accounts.

Debit cards allowed on the account?

Yes.

Minimum opening deposit amount required?

£1.

Free banking and any requirements? (turnover)

Yes, if you have an expected annual turnover of less than £100,000 and a maximum of three officials or trustees.

Fee Information Document (link to) / Tariff

Please see our Banking Charges leaflet within the charges section. Click here.

Do you offer international payments?

Yes. Please note that some countries and areas may be deemed high risk and there may be restrictions in place.

Do you have any advice for charitable entities making overseas payments? 

Yes. Click here.

Additional services available

Yes. A range of support tools to help you manage and grow your business: 

• Accounting Software
• Business Builder tools and guidance
• Mentor services
• Payment services

Dual authorisation for payments

Yes.

Dedicated phone line

No. All calls are dealt with through our Everyday Banking Team.

Please click here to view Barclays Charity & Impact Account profile on their website.

Information correct as at July 2024