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Danske Community Account

Everyday banking for not-for-profit organisations.

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Key features

  • Manage your banking using our Danske Bank branches or your local Post Office®
  • Access support from our local business teams across Northern Ireland
  • Access to our online banking platform District and our tablet and mobile apps
  • Integration with most accountancy software platforms such as Xero, Quickbooks and FreeAgent with District
  • A Mastercard Business Debit Card
  • Supports multiple signatories for enhanced security with access to online banking.
  • Eligible deposits may be protected by the Financial Services Compensation SchemeExternal icon blue up to £85,000

Monthly account fee

£5
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If you are a registered charity, our Charity Account may be better for you.

Eligibility Criteria

To open a Danske Community Account, one of your officers must already be an existing Danske Bank personal or business customer. You must be an unincorporated club, society, or association operating primarily for a community benefit purpose such as:

  1. the prevention or relief of poverty;
  2. the advancement of education*;
  3. the advancement of religion;
  4. the advancement of health or the saving of lives;
  5. the advancement of citizenship or community development;
  6. the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science;
  7. the advancement of amateur sport;
  8. the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity;
  1. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement;
  2. the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;
  3. the advancement of animal welfare;
  4. the promotion of the efficiency the police, fire and rescue services, ambulance services or the armed forces; or
  5. any other purposes that the Bank may regard as analogous to, or within the spirit of, any purposes listed above.

* This is not intended to apply to schools, rather education related matters of public interest e.g. life-skill training, green issues etc.

We will always consider your business banking needs when determining the right account for you. If your needs change at any time or you feel your account is no longer right for your business, you can get in touch to discuss your options.

To discuss opening a Danske Community Account and request an application form, call us on:
0345 850 9515

Before you apply, you might like to review the UK Finance Voluntary Organisation Banking GuideExternal icon blue for information on choosing, opening and managing a bank account.
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Online business banking

District is our online financial platform. Accessible online or on mobile via your browser, it provides a complete overview of your finances, no matter the complexity.

  • Accessible. A single point of entry to your accounts, payments and liquidity.
  • Insightful. Get support with your financial decision making.
  • Integrated. Integration with most accountancy software platforms such as Xero, Quickbooks and FreeAgent with District.
  • Customisable. You select the modules you require to assist you with your daily work.
  • Controlled. Manage who uses your accounts and how they access them.

Our mobile and tablet business app allow you to create and authorise payments, view transaction history, send messages to your advisor and much more.

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It's easy to apply, or switch to us

Whether applying online, over the phone or in branch, we've made it easy to open an account with us. The Current Account Switch Service makes switching to us stress free too.

Learn more and view eligibility criteria

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  1. Day 1
    The Current Account Switch Service will check if the switch can go ahead.
  2. Day 3–5
    Your regular payments will be moved across to your new Danske Bank business current account.
  3. Day 7
    Your balance will be moved to your new Danske Bank business current account, and your old business current account will be closed. We’ll let you know that the switch is complete.

If we are not able to complete the switch on your chosen date, we will contact you to agree a new one.

Things you need to know

  • Eligibility Criteria

    To open a Danske Community Account, one of your officers must already be an existing Danske Bank personal or business customer. You must be an unincorporated club, society, or association operating primarily for a community benefit purpose such as:

    1. the prevention or relief of poverty;
    2. the advancement of education*;
    3. the advancement of religion;
    4. the advancement of health or the saving of lives;
    5. the advancement of citizenship or community development;
    6. the advancement of the arts, culture, heritage or science;
    7. the advancement of amateur sport;
    8. the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation or the promotion of religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity;
    1. the advancement of environmental protection or improvement;
    2. the relief of those in need because of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage;
    3. the advancement of animal welfare;
    4. the promotion of the efficiency the police, fire and rescue services, ambulance services or the armed forces; or
    5. any other purposes that the Bank may regard as analogous to, or within the spirit of, any purposes listed above.

    *This is not intended to apply to schools, rather education related matters of public interest e.g. life-skill training, green issues etc.

  • We need to verify the identity and UK address of everyone involved in opening the business account. The process for this, along with any additional documents we may request, will vary depending on your entity type. Please see our custom list below for more information.

How to apply

When you've reviewed the need to know information above, call us to discuss opening an account.

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FAQs

  • A Business Current Account with us offers many benefits. These include:

    • Track your transactions and keep your business account records organised.
    • Register for our online banking platform District, giving you an overview of your finances.
    • District integrates with most accountancy software platforms such as Xero, Quickbooks and FreeAgent.
    • Access to Mastercard Business Debit Cards.
    • Teams of dedicated local experts to support your business.

  • No, you don’t need to open a Business Current Account to apply for a Business Loan or Business Fixed Term Deposit with Danske Bank. Depending on your business requirements, you will have the option of opening a Business Current Account or a Business Servicing Account.

  • No, this application is solely for the purpose of opening a Business Current Account. If you wish to discuss lending with us after your Business Current Account is open, please call us on: 0345 850 9515.

  • If a transaction isn’t carried out within 60 days from the date the account is opened, the account agreement with us will end and the account will be closed.

  • No, your Business Current Account is not a personal account and cannot be used as such. It can only be used by business customers who are running a business.

  • Yes, you can have multiple business current accounts, and some businesses find having multiple accounts an easier way to manage their finances. The fees and charges for these will vary depending on what Business Current Account you choose.

Get in touch
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0345 8509 515

  • Main phone opening hours Mon–Fri: 8am–6pm / Sat: 9am–1pm / Sun: Closed
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  • Existing business customer?

    If you're an existing business customer, you can contact us by phone or if you are registered for District you can use our secure messaging service.

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    NI/UK: 028 9031 1377

    Outside NI/UK: +4428 9031 1377

    • Main phone opening hours Mon–Fri: 8am–5pm  / Weekends: Closed

Helping your business with saving and borrowing
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Savings

If you have surplus cash in your Business Current Account, we can help it work harder for you. Our Business Investment Account is an instant access, interest-earning account. If you’re happy to put surplus cash away for longer, we have a Business Fixed Term Deposit account that may offer you a higher rate of interest.

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Borrowing

We have a wide range of borrowing options to help fund and grow your business. From Overdrafts to Fixed Rate Loans and Variable Rate Loans, Asset Finance to Sustainable Finance, we are on hand to discuss options that best suit the needs of your business. We can also support you with our available Government Loan Schemes.

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