Ok, applied for sole trader bank account the other day with A&L. Got a letter today saying that I had been declined because of credt.

I told them on the phone, I am NOT after ANY credit. Debit is fine, no over drafts etc etc.

Anyway, I have a bad credit record all because of a few months of un employment years ago. I make a lot of cash a month etc and yet they still turn me down. So much for the "case by case basis".

Anyway, I wondered if anyone here had any advice on where I can get a bank account that will allow me to accept payments on my company name as a sole trader.

Desperate for advice as I have clients ready to pay and I don't want them paying to my personal name as it looks totally un professional.

I look forward to anyones thoughts and comments.

Regards,
David