HOW TO APPLY

Opening an Acorn Account For Small Business couldn't be easier. We don't perform any credit checks on the owners or directors, but we will need to confirm ID and residency which we can usually do instantly when you apply. We will also carry out extensive checks on your business to ensure we comply with Anti Money Laundering and other regulations.
We don't usually need more than 24 hours to open an account and we won't need to visit your business premises.
Simply fill out the online application or call an advisor today and your account could be open within 24 hours.

NO CREDIT CHECKS* & NO APPLICATION FEE

What will happen next:

Complete the online application form.
On completion of our checks (see** below) we will text your account number and sort code and issue the cards that have been ordered.
Your password for your online Management Centre will arrive separately
Once the card have been received call us to activate your Acorn Corporate MasterCard ® and retrieve your PIN. You can also order any GIRO books you may need for depositing cash or cheques.

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HELP & INFORMATION

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*Subject to identification, residency - See terms and conditions. Cardholder must be at least 18 years of age. **Subject to identification, residency and company checks. Insolvency status of company is checked. We may need to contact you for additional information or identification. ***ATM charges may apply.

Acorn Account™ and Acorn for Business are trading styles of Equals Money UK Limited, a company registered in England & Wales (No. 06268340) with registered office at 3rd Floor, Vintners' Place, 68 Upper Thames St, London, EC4V 3BJ. Equals Money UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to provide payment services (FCA No. 504547). The Card is issued by Equals Money International Limited pursuant to license by Mastercard International Inc. Equals Money International Limited is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority to conduct electronic money service activities under the Electronic Money Regulations 2011 (FCA No. 900493). Mastercard is a registered trademark, and the circles design is a trademark of Mastercard International Incorporated.