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A free bank account for small businesses that gives you access to FreeAgent accounting software for free.
If you're a small business owner, it's important for you to have a separate bank account for your business. It makes it easier for you to organise your finances and monitor your cash flow in real time.
Why Mettle?
Mettle is the free business bank account by NatWest that provides small businesses and self-starters with the resources they need to start, run and grow their business.
Mettle is completely free and you can apply in minutes. Check if you're eligible for a Mettle account.
Why FreeAgent?
FreeAgent is easy-to-use accounting software with all the features you need for your small business.
Time-saving automation features and a personalised tax timeline help you stay on top of your finances, while the mobile app helps you take care of business while you’re on the go.
How to access the offer
As an additional benefit of becoming a Mettle customer, you'll be able to switch to a free FreeAgent account after opening a Mettle business account, whether you're new to FreeAgent or already a customer with us.
Just follow the four simple steps to get set up:
- 1Download the Mettle mobile app from either the iOS App Store or Google Play Store.
- 2Go through the Mettle account application process. It should only take a few minutes to apply.
- 3Pick the FreeAgent connections option from within the Mettle app. Select 'Get FreeAgent for free'.
- 4You're now ready to use your free FreeAgent account, connected to your Mettle account.
To be eligible for a free FreeAgent account you need to make at least one transaction a month from your Mettle account. If you don’t make one transaction a month or close your Mettle account, a FreeAgent subscription will be charged while you continue to use the software.
- 1Download the Mettle mobile app from either the iOS App Store or Google Play Store
- 2Go through the Mettle account application process. It should only take a few minutes to apply.
- 3Once your Mettle account is open, set up a bank feed to connect your FreeAgent account to your Mettle account
- 4Look out for a Radar alert in your account and follow the instructions to switch to a free account.
To be eligible for a free FreeAgent account you need to make at least one transaction a month from your Mettle account. If you don’t make one transaction a month or close your Mettle account, a FreeAgent subscription will be charged while you continue to use the software.
- 1Download the Mettle mobile app from either the iOS App Store or Google Play Store
- 2Go through the Mettle account application process. It should only take a few minutes to apply.
- 3Ignore the invitation to set up a FreeAgent account when you're opening the Mettle account, as your accountant or bookkeeper will do this for you.
- 4Let your accountant or bookkeeper know your account number and sort code once your Mettle account is open and they'll take care of setting up your free FreeAgent account.
Get started with Mettle
To get started with Mettle, download the app from the iOS App Store or the Google Play Store or apply online.
