# Best Starling Bank Alternative

**URL:** <https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068>\
**Category:** Finances\
**Tags:** banking\
**Created:** [October 8, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068 "2021-10-08T17:04:52Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![gayonb](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/gayonb/32/3825_2.png) [@gayonb](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/gayonb)\
**Post date:** [October 8, 2021, 5:04pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068/1 "2021-10-08T17:04:52Z")

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Hey Guys!

I recently was successful in registering my business in the UK, as a non-resident. A UK LLP.

I’m now looking for the best banks to use. I know [Wise](https://nomadgate.com/go/wise) is good, but it’s not real from what I see. I heard Staling gave real bank accounts though. So I went ahead and applied to Starling and they got back to me saying they need to see a UK residency permit. Bummer as I am not a UK resident. So pretty much I can strike them off the list.

I am seeking advice from anyone who has experience with opening bank accounts. What is a great Starling bank alternative that you’d recommend? Preferably one that offers real bank accounts like Starling without needing to go into the bank itself. I mean, if you do have other recommendations then feel free to let me know those too.

Pretty much I’m looking for an institution that I can use to manage the business’ funds at the lowest costs possible.

I look forward to your responses.

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**Author:** ![vojtech](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/vojtech/32/5228_2.png) [@vojtech](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/vojtech)\
**Post date:** [October 13, 2021, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068/2 "2021-10-13T12:20:10Z")

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I think you will struggle to find a bank to open your bank account without being a UK resident.  
British banks are notorious for the hassle that it takes to open a bank account, usually requiring proof of address before opening your bank account.  
Also, most UK banks are going to charge you a fee for a business bank account, usually between £5-£20 a month.

You could also consider [Revolut](https://nomadgate.com/go/revolut) Business.

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**Author:** ![tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/tkrunning/32/9053_2.png) [@tkrunning](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/tkrunning)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2021, 8:12am UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068/3 "2021-10-16T08:12:04Z")

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While not regular banks, your best bets are probably the likes of [Wise](https://nomadgate.com/go/wise) and Tide.

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**Author:** ![gayonb](https://community.nomadgate.com/user_avatar/community.nomadgate.com/gayonb/32/3825_2.png) [@gayonb](https://community.nomadgate.com/u/gayonb)\
**Post date:** [October 16, 2021, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.nomadgate.com/t/best-starling-bank-alternative/43068/4 "2021-10-16T12:31:34Z")

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Thanks. I just recently got through with [Wise](https://nomadgate.com/go/wise) for international and Sable for the US.

Tide dies not support LLP as yet and [Revolut](https://nomadgate.com/go/revolut) requires I be in the UK. [Monese](https://nomadgate.com/go/monese) I have not heard back from them in a week now. Not sure what’s happening with them.

It seems [Wise](https://nomadgate.com/go/wise) has everything I need though.