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Allica Bank Limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority (FRN: 821851). Registered office: 4th/5th Floor, 15 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DT. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07706156.

Allica Bank savings accounts and business current account products are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Allica Bank lending products are not regulated products.

Asset finance and growth finance services are provided by Allica Financial Services Limited trading as Allica Bank Asset Finance. Registered office: 4th/5th Floor, 15 Worship Street, London EC2A 2DT. Incorporated under the laws of England and Wales with company number 12784979. Allica Financial Services Limited is not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. The asset finance and growth finance products offered by Allica Bank Asset Finance are not regulated products.

Bridging Finance services are provided by Allica Bridging Finance Limited. Registered office: 3rd Floor 12-18 Grosvenor Gardens, London, England, SW1W 0DH. Incorporated under the laws of England and Wales with company number 10859711. Allica Bridging Finance Limited is not authorised or regulated by the Prudential Regulation Authority or the Financial Conduct Authority. The bridging products offered by Allica Bridging Finance Limited are not regulated products.

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Important information

Further information about our Business Rewards Account:

  • Limits, Fees, and Industry Restrictions;
  • Rewards Account Key Product Information;
  • Rewards Account Terms and Conditions;
  • Savings Pot Key Product Information;
  • Savings Pot Supplemental Terms & Conditions.

Eligibility criteria

Our Business Rewards Account is a current account designed for established businesses who:

  • are incorporated for a minimum of 12 months
  • keep a balance of £50,000 or more in their account
  • or have a loan product with us

See Key Product Information for further information.

Savings Pot

Rate includes standard rate of 2.83% AER (minimum balance applies) plus a 0.5% boost each month if you make 15 bank transfers out of the account in the previous month, and a 0.5% boost for six months if you complete a switch with CASS and a 0.25% Welcome Boost for 3 months for new customers who deposit £50,000+ into their Savings Pot within 14 days. Rates correct as of 19th December 2025. ‘AER’ stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

Cashback

Cashback is variable and based on card spend. Exclusions apply. See a full list of limits and fees here.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible, your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

Businesses can access a range of hard, medium and soft assets including manufacturing equipment, transportation, plant and machinery, materials handling equipment, textile equipment, robotics, medical equipment, scaffolding, telecoms and more.

Eligibility criteria

UK-registered limited companies, typically with two years of full financial accounts. Your business must be based in England, Scotland or Wales and trade on a business-to-business basis.

Eligibility criteria

Your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

Eligibility criteria

Available for UK registered limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders in England, Scotland and Wales.

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Further information about our Business Rewards Account:

  • Limits, Fees, and Industry Restrictions;
  • Current Account Key Product Information;
  • Current Account Terms and Conditions;
  • Savings Pot Key Product Information;
  • Savings Pot Supplemental Terms & Conditions.

Eligibility

Our Business Rewards Account is a current account designed for established businesses who:

  • are incorporated for a minimum of 12 months
  • keep a balance of £50,000 or more in their account
  • or have a loan product with us

See Key Product Information for further information.

Leaders in Accountancy Summit 2025

8 September | Convene 155 Bishopsgate, London

Frustrated with slow service, poor rates, or support that just doesn’t get your clients’ needs? It’s time for a better way. Join us at the Leaders in Accountancy Summit this September in London to learn how Allica is building banking that works for accountants and the businesses they support. From tailored tools to relationship-led service, our dedicated partnerships team is here to help you help your clients thrive.

Attending? Want to book a time to chat? Email us at accountants@allica.bank.

Savings Pot

Rate includes standard rate of 1.83% AER (minimum balance applies) plus a 0.5% boost each month if you make 15 bank transfers out of the account in the previous month, and a 0.5% boost for six months if you complete a switch with CASS and a 0.25% Welcome Boost for 3 months for new customers who deposit £50,000+ into their Savings Pot within 14 days. Rates correct as of 19th December 2025. ‘AER’ stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and compounded once each year.

Important information

Further information about our Business Rewards Account:

  • Limits, Fees, and Industry Restrictions;
  • Rewards Account Key Product Information;
  • Rewards Account Terms and Conditions;
  • Savings Pot Key Product Information;
  • Savings Pot Supplemental Terms & Conditions.

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Keep in mind: Our Business Rewards Account is designed for established businesses who keep a balance of £50,000 or more in their account. See our eligibility criteria.

 

Eligibility criteria

Allica’s business overdraft is made for Business Rewards Account customers who need the flexibility and tools to grow their business

  • Need an overdraft over £25,000 for business purposes
  • Be a UK Limited Company or Limited Liability Partnership
  • Have been trading for at least 24 months
  • Generate an annual turnover of more than £500,000 and be profitable

If your overdraft is approved but you don't already have a Business Rewards Account you'll need to open one before you can access the money.

What is a Personal Guarantee (PG)

A personal guarantee is a promise made by a person or an organisation to accept responsibility for some other party's debt if the debtor fails to pay it.

What is a Debenture?

In corporate finance, a debenture is a medium- to long-term debt instrument used by large companies to borrow money, at a fixed rate of interest.

Welcome Boost

Open a Business Rewards Account, deposit £50,000 or more within 14 days of receiving your welcome email, and enjoy a 0.25% Welcome Boost on everything you hold in your Savings Pot. The boost applies only to funds kept in the Savings Pot.

Your boost lasts for 3 months, starting on the 1st of the following month. To qualify, you’ll need to open your account, set up your Savings Pot, and deposit at least £50,000 before 30 September 2026.

This offer is available to new Business Rewards Account customers only. Each business can hold more than one Business Rewards Account, but the Welcome Boost applies only to the first account opened with Allica Bank.

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Please call us on 0330 094 3333, 9:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday (Wednesdays: 9.30am - 5pm).

Eligibility criteria

Elderly care homes & specialist learning disability care:

  • Experienced elderly care home operators (a minimum of two years as a care home owner-operator)
  • First-time buyers/new entrants of elderly care homes (operator with less than two years experience/first-time buyer)
  • Specialist learning disability care including children & adult learning centres (a minimum of three years as care home owner-operator, strong links to regulatory bodies and mature operational team)

Children’s day nurseries:

  • Experienced operators (a minimum of two years as children’s day nursery owner-operator)
  • First time buyers/new entrants must meet one of the following criteria:
    • Have a minimum of three years direct experience working in a childcare setting with a senior position (e.g., primary school teachers, nursery setting, childminder, out of school clubs, social workers)
    • Have suitable academic qualifications, such as HNC and HND Childcare and Education, BA Childhood Practice, Health and Social Care

Terms and conditions

  • This offer applies to new commercial owner-occupier mortgage applications received between 26 November 2025 and 31 March 2026.
  • Re-submissions of previously approved applications, further advances or investment loans will not be eligible.
  • Commitment fee will be waived.
  • If your loan completes by 30 June you will qualify for 0.5% cashback of the loan amount, excluding any fees.
  • Offer is subject to standard lending criteria and approval.
  • Cashback will be paid by the end of the second month following legal completion of the loan.
  • This promotion may be withdrawn or amended at any time without prior notice.

Monthly low balance fee

Customers whose balance falls below an average of £10,000 in the previous month will incur a £25 monthly fee. This does not apply to customers who hold an active loan product (including an overdraft) with Allica Bank. Account fees are based on average account balance and activity status. See more details here

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Eligibility criteria

Our Business Rewards Account is a current account designed for established businesses who:

  • are incorporated for a minimum of 12 months
  • keep a balance of £50,000 or more in their account
  • or have a loan product with us

See Key Product Information for further information.

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Our Business Rewards Account is available for:

  • UK residents aged 18 or over
  • with a business that’s been up and running for at least 12 months
  • who are able to deposit £50,000 or more from their registered business
  • or have a loan product with us

See Key Product Information for further information.

Commercial investment mortgage

Our commercial, semi-commercial and specialist buy-to-let products are built for landlords and investors.

Key product information

Criteria Description
Loan size £150,000 to £15 million
Repayment type 5-year interest only

5-year partially amortising
Arrangement fee 2.0%
Debt service cover Commercial: 130%

Semi-commercial: 120%

Repayment cover calculated at pay rate for fixed rate mortgages and pay rate plus 2% for variable rates.
Early repayment charges 5 year fixed: 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% (years 1–5)

Variable: 3% for the first 5 years

To be eligible, your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

We can lend to newly incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) on a case-by-case basis.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

For more information, read our tariff of fees, our mandatory information checklist or our fixed rate breakage costs facts sheet.


Owner-occupied commercial mortgage

Owner-occupied mortgages are at the heart of what we do. We help businesses buy or refinance the buildings they work from.

Key product information

Criteria Description
Loan size £150,000 to £10 million
Repayment type 30 year capital & interest

5-year interest-only available at the start of the loan term for loans up to 75% LTV
Arrangement fee 1.5%
Debt service cover 130%

Calculated on the rate not including the current account discount

Repayment cover calculated at pay rate for fixed rate mortgages and pay rate plus 2% for variable rates
Early repayment charges 5 year fixed: 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% (years 1–5)

Variable: 3% for the first 5 years
Owner-occupied hotels Loans over 80% of VP value must be fully amortising from day one

Personal guarantee to be given for any amount in excess of 70% of VP value

To be eligible, your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

We can lend to newly incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) on a case-by-case basis.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

For more information, read our tariff of fees, our mandatory information checklist or our fixed rate breakage costs facts sheet.


Buy-to-let commercial mortgage

Specialised commercial investment mortgages, designed to fund landlords purchasing residential HMOs and MUFBs.

Key product information

Criteria Description
Loan size £200,000 to £15 million
Repayment type 5-year interest only
Arrangement fee 2.0%
Interest cover 130% standard, 145% higher rate taxpayer

Gross rent used for residential/ MUFB applications if; evidence of 3 months' loan repayments in cash via bank statements and one UBO/director with Experian Consumer score of 881+ plus a supporting personal guarantee. Otherwise we will use net rent assumption of gross rent minus 10%.

HMO properties will always be assessed using gross rent minus 25%
Early repayment charges 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% (years 1–5)

To be eligible, your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

We can lend to newly incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) on a case-by-case basis.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

For more information, read our tariff of fees, our mandatory information checklist or our fixed rate breakage costs facts sheet.


Healthcare commercial mortgage

Healthcare is a specialist area, and one where experience matters. We provide specialist sector support for care homes, nurseries and specialist healthcare operators.

Key product information

Criteria Description
Loan size £500,000 to £15 million

£5 million maximum loan for first time buyers
Repayment type Capital and interest

Experienced operators: 30 years

First time operators: 20 years
Arrangement fee 1.5%
Debt service cover 130% adjusted EBITDA for children’s nurseries and experienced care operators

150% adjusted EBITDA for care first-time buyers

Repayment cover calculated at pay rate for fixed rate mortgages and pay rate plus 2% for variable rates
Minimum size Care homes: 20 bedrooms

Specialist care: 4 bedrooms, if one or two properties, and flexible if there are three or more properties

Children's nurseries: 40 places
Early repayment charges 5 year fixed: 5%, 4%, 3%, 2%, 1% (years 1–5)

Variable: 3% for the first 5 years
Specialist care operators Children’s learning disability care

Adult learning disability residential care

Adult supported living

Minimum of three years as a specialist care home owner-operator required

To be eligible, your business must have two full years of financial accounts and be either a Limited Company or LLP registered at Companies House, or a partnership or sole trader that operates in England, Scotland or Wales.

We can lend to newly incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) on a case-by-case basis.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

For more information, read our tariff of fees, our mandatory information checklist or our fixed rate breakage costs facts sheet.


Bridging finance

Short-term finance to bridge gaps in funding or operations. Uses include funding refurbishments, quick acquisitions, mortgage delays, EPC improvements, stabilisation periods, and much more.

Standard bridging rates

Criteria Description
Loan size £150,000 to £10 million
Maximum loan to value 75% for residential and semi-commercial properties, 70% for commercial
Term Up to 24 months
Fees Arrangement fee of 2%, deducted from advance
Borrowers UK registered limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
Security First legal charge over freehold
or long leasehold title(s)
Insurance Title insurance and search indemnity applied where possible
Valuations AVMs and desktop valuations available up to 70%
Interest Retained or serviced


Refurbishment loans

Criteria Description
Borrowers UK registered limited companies, LLPs, partnerships and sole traders
Cost plan Cosmetic: Higher of 15% of OMV, or £50,000 per property.

Light: Higher of 50% of OMV, or £75,000 per property.

Medium: Higher of 100% of OMV, or £100,000 per property.
Monitoring Cosmetic and Light refurbishment to be monitored by our asset manager.

Medium Refurbishment to be monitored by our QS.
Valuations Full RICS valuation
Interest Rolled. Rates are fixed and charged daily in arrears
Refurbishment type Cosmetic: Works to improve speed of letting and compliance with regulations. Examples include redecoration, EPC improver works, compliance with utility regulations, boiler upgrades, modernisation.

Light: As with Cosmetic, but higher cost plan.

Medium: Loft conversions, reconfigurations, single story extensions, commercial to residential schemes.

To be eligible for a bridging loan, you or your business must own or be buying a commercial, semi-commercial, or residential investment property in England, Scotland, or Wales.

We can lend to newly incorporated Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) on a case-by-case basis.

Businesses can include those trading from freehold/long leasehold property in England, Scotland and Wales e.g. offices (including professional practices), industrial units, mixed-use, warehouses, factories, retail, hotels, guest houses, restaurants, public houses, convenience stores and children’s day nurseries. Security will be required.

For more information, read our tariff of fees, our mandatory information checklist or our fixed rate breakage costs facts sheet.


Residential

Residential bridging is an effective way to achieve your goals in various ways. Here's what you can use a residential bridge for:

  • New-builds, HMOs, small blocks of flats and Buy-To-Let portfolios, auction, acquisition
  • Refinance
  • Capital raise
  • Securing planning permission
  • Short-term business cash flow
  • First charge and second charge loans
  • Light & medium refurbishment
  • Development exit
  • Mortgage delays
  • Below market value (BMV) purchases considered up to 90% of purchase price (PP)

Commercial

Looking for bridging finance on a commercial property? Our fast and expert team can help with a range of property types.

  • Mixed use
  • Retail
  • Office
  • Industrial
  • Warehouse
  • Student accommodations
  • Garages & showrooms
  • Food outlets
  • Factories
  • Hotels

Refurbishment

We offer two bridge-to-term options, designed for different types of deals and exit strategies. It’s a 7-year facility – with up to 2 years on a bridging rate, then 5 years on term once trigger conditions are met. Available across England, Scotland and Wales

The Stabiliser: For properties that are already generating income but need time to stabilise before refinancing.

  • Designed for clients who need time to stabilise rental income or secure tenants
  • Up to 70% day one LTV
  • £250,000 to £5 million, rates from 6.45%
  • Smooth move into an Allica term facility once trigger conditions are met

The Improver: For properties that need light or medium refurbishment before refinancing.

  • Works for EPC upgrades, HMOs, single-storey extensions and more
  • £500,000 to £5 million, rates from 7.05%
  • 100% works funded of initial valuation
  • Up to 65%
  • Valuation taken at the lenders cost
  • No monitoring surveyor or quantity surveyor reports needed

Refurbishment (GDV)

A refurbishment bridge is ideal for those looking to quickly access funds for property renovations or improvements.

Cosmetic refurbishment

  • Works limited to 15% of open market value (OMV) or £50,000 per property, whichever is higher

Light refurbishment

  • Works loan limited to 50% of open market value (OMV) or £75,000 per property, whichever is higher
  • Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) enhancements such as upgrading electrics, boiler, insulation for walls and floors, new double and triple glazed windows and doors

Medium refurbishment

  • Loft conversions
  • Reconfigurations
  • Single storey extensions
  • Commercial to residential schemes

Works limited to 100% of OMV or £100,000 per property, with a maximum works duration of 12 months.

 

Refurbishment bridge

Work examples:

  • EPC improvements
  • Internal reconfigurations
  • Residential to HMO conversions
  • Change of use projects
  • Small permitted development projects

80% / 85% LTV gross bridge, with post works value (GDV) limited to:

  • 75% LTV for residential
  • 70% LTV for semi-commercial (residential element to be > 50%)
  • Commercial elements valued on a vacant possession basis (VP)
  • Works scheduled to be no longer than 12 months
  • Competent contractor carrying out works
  • No MS/QS reporting

This offer applies to new bridging finance applications received between the 1 June 2026 and the 30 September 2026 and completed by the 31 October 2026. Re-submissions of previously submitted applications, further advances or investment loans will not be eligible. If your loan completes by 31 October 2026 you will qualify for 0.25% cashback of the loan amount, excluding any fees. Offer is subject to standard lending criteria and approval. Cashback will be paid by the end of the second month after drawdown, straight into the borrower’s nominated UK bank account. This promotion may be withdrawn or amended at any time in exceptional circumstances. Any such change will not affect eligible applications submitted before the effective time of the change.

Maximum loan size can be higher on a case-by-case basis.

Rate shown is per month and is variable rate inclusive of Bank of England Base Rate.

All lending is subject to status, our lending criteria, and a satisfactory credit assessment. Terms and conditions apply.