UK Charities: Banks that do offer charity bank accounts

Charities have several options when selecting a bank account as shown in the table below.

BankLloyds Bank	Account Type	Key Features
CAF Bank	Charity Current Account	Designed for registered charities; online banking; low fees; backed by Charities Aid Foundation.
Lloyds Bank	Treasurer’s Account	For clubs, societies, and charities; free everyday banking if turnover < £50k.
Barclays	Community Account	Free banking for charities and community groups; online and branch access.
HSBC	Charity Bank Account	For registered charities; includes dual authorisation for payments.
Co-operative Bank	Community Direct plus Account	Free banking for charities, clubs, and societies; ethical policy.
Metro Bank	Community Account	Free banking for charities and clubs; requires in-branch setup

Best options for small or new charities

If your charity is newly registered or small (under £50k annual income): • Lloyds Treasurer’s Account or Co-operative Community Direct plus are easiest to open. • CAF Bank is ideal for established charities with trustees and regular donations.