Our support for the Education Sector is embedded within our institutional code and directly aligned with our purpose of helping people, families and businesses to thrive. We have supported the Education Sector in the UK for over 100 years and are a trusted banking partner to various Education businesses across the UK from day care nurseries to specialist education providers, Universities and Ed Tech and platform specialists. We operate partnerships with a number of Higher Education institutions, run our own financial education program and have the largest Bank accelerator hub network in the UK supporting entrepreneurs and many University spin outs scale their business to the next level - Barrie Davison, Head of Higher Education Sector
Overlay
What we do for you
Our team of accredited specialist Relationship Managers have a proven track record of supporting our customers within this diverse sector.
Our experts can assist not only on traditional banking issues, funding and treasury management, but also areas such as sustainability, procurement and IT resilience. We work closely with our customers to offer guidance and tailored support to help them achieve their strategic objectives.
By taking advantage of our dedicated services, you’ll have the time to concentrate on what matters most: delivering a world class student experience, meeting your strategic objectives and nurturing the next generation of talent.
Royal Bank of Scotland business banking is available to eligible customers who are over 18. Specific account and service eligibility criteria apply.
Unlock Your Business Potential
Discover how our sector-specific solutions can drive your business growth and help prepare your business for the future. Our tailored products and services are designed to support your goals and help your business become future-fit.
Latest Higher Education Insight
Read about our insights, guides and ideas for your sector. With strategy tips, management trends and good practice guides.
Eligibility criteria and fees apply. You will need to sign up to Payit terms and conditions and hold an account with us. Fees are based on the volume and average value of e-commerce transactions.
Funding and Loans
We could support all your funding needs, whether that’s offering overdraft support when you need it or helping you invest in your business with our flexible loans.
Find out more about funding and loans.
Information Message
Information Message
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business only. Any property or asset used as security may be repossessed or forfeited if you do not keep up repayments on any debt secured on it.
Protect your staff with Mentor
Navigating health and safety procedures and employment law regulations can be complex and time-consuming. With Mentor, our specialists in employment law, HR and health and safety are on hand 24/7 to advise on the paperwork, practices and procedures that ultimately support growth.
Information Message
Information Message
Some Mentor services incur a cost.
Bankline
Bankline allows you to manage multiple business accounts, create users with tailored roles and make payments of all sizes.
Information Message
Information Message
Bankline is available to eligible Business current account customers. Fees may apply.
Virtual card and lodge solutions
Whether you work in the private or public sector, we have a range of flexible card options to help you manage your expenditure.
Information Message
Information Message
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. To apply, you must be a UK resident aged 18 or over. Virtual cards and Lodge Accounts are for UK businesses only.
Climate support for business
Access products, advice and resources to help with your environmental goals, as we work together to tackle climate change.
Protect your business
When you’ve built something up, you want to look after it the best you can – protecting it against various risks and challenges you may face. Gallagher, our business insurance broker, have a range of options to choose that could protect your business and your staff, including public and employers’ liability to professional indemnity and more.
Meet our Higher Education team
To talk to us about how we could support your business, please get in touch.