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About Tide
Tide is an all-in-one business current account aimed at small businesses that want an easy way to manage their day-to-day finances.
You can open a new account quickly and easily online or through the app. Once you download the app, you’ll find a bunch of useful tools to help you manage invoices and set up spending limits.
It’s not a “proper” bank, which does have some drawbacks – like the fact your business won’t be able to accept cheques. Payments by cheque are in decline, but there’s always a chance this could cause an issue if you have a client who insists on paying in a particular way.
On the plus side, even though it’s not a bank, Tide’s partnership with ClearBank (which is an authorised bank) means your funds will be protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) up to £85,000.
Check out the main pros and cons of Tide below to find out more.
Pros and cons of Tide
Pros
- Easy to open a new account
- No fees or cap restriction to access funds
- Low minimum deposit to get started
- FSCS-protected up to £85,000
- Receive fees direct to your account with the Tide Card Reader (with unlimited mobile data)
- 24/7 in-app support
- No monthly fees or contracts
- Built-in accounting tool
- Manage company expenses and set spending limits
Cons
- Not an official bank account
- Currently doesn’t accept cheques
- No arranged overdraft
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