Key points
- There's no automatic switching guarantee for most business accounts
- Export a full list of direct debits and standing orders before switching
- Update every supplier, customer and invoice template with new details
- Keep the old account open briefly with a small buffer before fully closing it
No automatic switch service
A handful of newer providers offer switching support, but most business moves are manual — budget a few weeks to redirect everything, not a few days.
List every payment first
Export a full list of direct debits, standing orders and card-linked subscriptions from your old account before you close anything.
Update customers and suppliers
Update invoice templates, supplier records and any payment links with your new account details, and keep the old account open briefly to catch stragglers.
Timing the closure
Keep the old account open with a small buffer balance for 60-90 days after the switch, since occasional payments can take a while to catch up to the new details.
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