Account for Freelancers & Self-Employed | No Credit Check | Suits Me®
Freelancers & self-employed

The UK account for
freelancers amd self emplyed that opens
in minutes.

No credit check. No minimum monthly deposit. No proof of regular income required. Just a straightforward account with a UK sort code, account number and Mastercard® — ready the same day.

No credit check No minimum deposit No branch visit Open in ~3 minutes
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Free Mastercard® · Account details issued same day* · GFSC regulated

*subject to application approval

Suits Me app and cards
✓ 130,000+ customers
✓ High acceptance rate
✓ No credit check
✓ No minimum deposit
✓ GFSC regulated
Common barriers

Banking for Freelancers and Self Employed can be a struggle

Standard account applications are often designed with employees in mind. If your income or circumstances don’t fit the standard criteria, Suits Me® may be worth considering. You can also read more about our no credit check account and account for bad credit.

Common barrier

Variable monthly income

Many account applications ask for proof of regular salary payments. As a freelancer, your income may vary from month to month — which can make standard applications more difficult.

✓ Suits Me® has no minimum deposit requirement
Common barrier

No employer to reference

Some applications ask for employer details or payslips as part of the verification process. If you work for yourself, you may find these requirements don’t apply to your situation.

✓ Suits Me® doesn’t ask for employer details
Common barrier

Limited credit history

If you’re new to the UK, recently started working independently or haven’t held credit products before, some applications may be declined due to insufficient credit history.

✓ Suits Me® runs no credit check
Common barrier

Uncertainty about account type

It’s not always clear whether sole traders need a personal or business account. Many freelancers end up applying for products that don’t suit their needs or come with unnecessary fees.

✓ Suits Me® is a straightforward personal e-money account
Who it’s for

Built for the way modern workers get paid

Whether your income arrives weekly, monthly or project-by-project, Suits Me is designed to work around you.

Everything included

Everything you need to manage your money

A full suite of everyday banking features — without the bank.

UK Sort Code & Account Number

Receive payments from clients, platforms and agencies just like any bank account.

Contactless Mastercard®

Use in store, online and abroad wherever Mastercard is accepted worldwide.

Instant Cashback

Earn unlimited cashback at Asda, Sainsbury’s, Argos, IKEA and more with every spend.

Mobile App & Online Banking

Check balance, freeze card, view statements and send payments — 24/7 from your phone.

Direct Debits & Standing Orders

Set up recurring payments for rent, utilities, software subscriptions and more.

Быстрые платежи

Send and receive money instantly via bank transfer — no delays, no waiting days.

PayPoint Cash Top-Up

Load cash onto your account at thousands of PayPoint locations across the UK.

Exclusive Discounts

Access member discounts across clothing, food, travel and more. Plus cash competitions.

How to open

Open your account in around 3 minutes

You just need to be 18 or over, live in the UK and have one valid form of ID. No employer details. No payslips. No credit check. If you don’t have standard photo ID, see our no proof of address page for alternative documents we accept.

With photo ID (fastest)

  • UK or international passport
  • UK driving licence (full or provisional)
  • National identity card
  • Biometric Residence Permit (BRP)
  • eVisa / share code

Without photo ID — List A

  • Birth or adoption certificate
  • HM Forces ID card
  • Firearms certificate

Without photo ID — List B

  • Bank, building society or credit union statement
  • Utility bill (not mobile)
  • Benefit book or DWP letter
  • Council tax bill
1

Apply online in minutes

Complete a short application on your phone or computer. No branch visit, no appointment needed.

2

Удостоверьте свою личность

Upload a photo of your ID. Our KYC and AML checks are completed as part of the application process.

3

Получите данные своей учетной записи мгновенно

Your sort code and account number are issued the same day. Share them with clients immediately. Your Mastercard® arrives within a few days.

How we compare

Suits Me® vs a standard current account

How Suits Me® differs from a standard current account — particularly for freelancers and the self-employed. For a full breakdown of our features, visit our pricing page.

Suits Me® Standard current account
Credit check✓ Not requiredMay be required
Minimum monthly deposit✓ NoneMay apply
Proof of regular income✓ Not requiredMay be requested
Employer details✓ Not requiredMay be requested
Variable income accepted✓ YesVaries by provider
Код банка и номер счета в Великобритании✓ Issued same dayTimescales vary
Fully online application✓ YesVaries by provider
Вознаграждение за возврат наличных✓ UnlimitedVaries by provider
No overdraft facility✓ Spend only what’s inOverdraft may be available

*Subject to AML regulatory requirements. Suits Me® is an e-money account, not a bank account. Funds are not protected by the FSCS.

Choose your account

Pick the plan that suits your needs

All accounts include a UK sort code, account number and contactless Mastercard®. Upgrade or downgrade anytime — no hassle.

All accounts subject to identity verification and AML checks. Suits Me® is an e-money account, not a bank account. Funds are not protected by the FSCS. View full pricing and fees →

Common questions

Questions from freelancers & the self-employed

Yes. Your Suits Me® account comes with a full UK sort code and account number. You can share these details with any client, platform or agency and receive payments exactly as you would with a high street bank account. Faster Payments, BACS and standing order transfers are all supported.

No — if you are a sole trader, HMRC does not require you to have a separate business account. You and your business are the same legal entity, so a personal e-money account like Suits Me® is entirely legitimate for receiving freelance income and managing business expenses. If you are a limited company, you will need a business account as your company is a separate legal entity.

No. Suits Me® does not run a credit check as part of the application process. Your credit score and credit history are not taken into account. As long as you can verify your identity, your application will be considered regardless of your financial past. You can find out more on our no credit check account page.

No. There is no minimum monthly deposit requirement with any Suits Me® account. You can deposit as much or as little as you need, whenever you get paid. This makes it well suited to freelancers and self-employed people whose income varies from month to month.

Suits Me® accounts accept payments made via UK Faster Payments, BACS and CHAPS. For international payments, your client would need to send a SWIFT transfer to your UK account. We recommend checking with our customer care team about receiving specific international payment types before expecting a transfer.

Yes. You can use your Suits Me® Mastercard® to pay for business expenses — software subscriptions, equipment, travel and more. Your transaction history is available in the app and online, making it straightforward to track spending for self-assessment purposes. We recommend keeping a separate account for business and personal finances where possible, though it is not a legal requirement for sole traders.

No — Suits Me® is a GFSC-regulated e-money account, not a bank account. It provides all the everyday features you need: a UK sort code and account number, a contactless Mastercard®, Direct Debits, Faster Payments and a mobile app. The key difference is that funds held in your account are not protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS). View our full terms and pricing →

Being refused by another provider is one of the most common reasons people come to Suits Me®. Because we don’t run a credit check and have no minimum deposit requirement, previous refusals, poor credit history or no credit history at all will not affect your application with us. Subject to identity verification and AML regulatory requirements. You may also want to read our pages on accounts for bad credit and second chance accounts.

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No credit check. No minimum deposit. No employer details. Just a straightforward account that works for the way you earn.

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В комплекте бесплатная карта Mastercard® · Реквизиты счета выдаются в день подачи заявки · Проверка KYC и AML проводится для всех заявок · Suits Me® — это счет электронных денег, а не банковский счет · Средства не защищены Фондом компенсаций финансовых услуг (FSCS)