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The bank account built for the self-employed
Mettle is for sole traders and limited companies with up to two owners (only one owner can access the account).
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Get paid faster
Manage your entire payment cycle – from creating an invoice to reconciliation.
Send invoices from wherever you are
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Send invoices from wherever you are
Create and send customised invoices on the go. See what’s been paid and what you’re owed within one click. You can even track payments and chase late payers – all from your phone.
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Get instant payment notifications
We'll notify you when money hits your account and match the payment to your invoice.
Auto-match payments to invoices
See if we're a match
- You’re a sole trader or limited company with up to two owners
- You have a balance limit of up to £1 million
- You’re a UK-based company with owners that are UK tax residents
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Get FreeAgent accounting software included with Mettle and save £150 per year*
Learn more about the FreeAgent integration
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See what tax you're likely to owe
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Get a running total of how much tax you owe and when you need to pay it in the Mettle app, powered by FreeAgent.
It’ll help you stay on top of your tax all year round and avoid surprise tax bills.
Automatically save for tax
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Easily put money aside from your main account into a Tax Pot. You can also set up a Scheduled Saver to save for business costs or new equipment.
Get tax tips and guidance in our tax hub
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Have confidence knowing we're part of a trusted and regulated bank
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Help from real people
Our team is here to support you whenever you need it
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Safe and secure
Eligible funds protected up to £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS)
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