Multi-currency business accounts: when do you need one?
From Start Your Own Business by Start Up Donut
January 23, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 70
About this episode
This episode discusses the benefits and workings of multi-currency business accounts for UK small businesses dealing with international customers.
A large number of UK businesses, many of them small, sell to customers in other countries and although it can generate a fantastic revenue stream that can fuel significant growth, it does bring specific challenges. One of the key challenges for UK-based businesses is accepting payments in other currencies, which provides many pitfalls, especially if you lack experience and knowledge. Small businesses can end up paying high bank account fees and charges, while not gaining much interest from their deposits. To provide small UK businesses with a better option, iFAST Global Bank offers a multi-currency business account. So, what is it, how does it work and how does it benefit small UK businesses that accept payments from overseas? In this episode we speak to Steve Chu, Head of Commercial Banking at iFAST Global Bank . He explains what a multi-currency business account is and when your business would need one. Thanks to iFAST Global Bank for sponsoring this episode. Show notes for the episode can be found on the Start Your Own Business podcast website . Visit Start Up Donut and sign up to the Donut newsletter for more free start-up news, advice and special offers to help you save time…
People in this episode
Guest: Steve Chu
Topics covered
- multi-currency accounts
- international payments
- small business banking
- financial challenges
- business growth
Keywords
- multi-currency
- business accounts
- UK businesses
- international sales
- bank fees
Sponsors
iFAST Global Bank
Mentioned in this episode
Places: UK
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