FAQs
The Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) is a UK body which gives you automatic protection up to £85,000 if your bank, building society, or credit union goes out of business.
Your eligible deposits with Triodos Bank UK are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the FSCS. An eligible deposit is money in accounts such as current and savings accounts, including cash ISAs. With Triodos, this will also cover cash held in investment accounts but not the investments themselves.
Please note that the £85,000 will apply to the total of all eligible deposits with Triodos Bank rather than per account or product. Any deposits over this amount are unlikely to be covered.
For more information, please visit the Triodos FSCS webpage.
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Historically, smaller challenger banks such as Triodos had no option but to utilise one of the “big four” banks (RBS, Lloyds, HSBC and Barclays) for payment clearing services.
So it is not unusual to see banks of Triodos’ size (or indeed some far bigger organisations) still utilising the “big four” clearing banks.
However, there is currently a real drive by the government, via the Payments Systems Regulator, to promote competition in the banking sector and to encourage innovation in payment systems.
This has resulted in a wider choice of clearing options (including alternative providers and/or direct clearing) now available to challenger banks.
While changing our clearing arrangements would be a very large undertaking we continue to review the options, remaining conscious of maintaining a high quality of service for all our customers.
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We are part of the Current Account Switch Service so customers can switch current accounts to Triodos Bank from another UK bank or building society quickly and easily.
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If you wish to close a business or charity savings or current account, please follow the instructions below:
- Please send a written instruction, signed in accordance with your account mandate confirming the closure and the account number, sort code and name of the account you would like any remaining balance to be paid to. Please send this to:
Freepost TRIODOS BANK
Our freepost address is Royal Mail registered and simple to use - write it on your envelope exactly as shown above (no stamp required) and your letter will get to us free of charge by second class mail.
For first class mail, you can post in the normal way to:
Triodos Bank
Deanery Road
Bristol
BS1 5AS
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£20,000 per day for Personal current account payments
£100,000.00 per day for Personal savings account customers.
£100,000.00 per transaction for Business customers.
The Faster Payment limit is cumulative and includes all amounts authorised on that day, even payments set for a future date. You are able to make multiple Faster Payments a day, but once the daily limit is reached, the payment needs to be made as a CHAPS payment, with a fee of £20.00.
If you are making payments above £20,000 there are new daily payment limits. Click here to find out more.
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To see what consents are active on your account, log into Internet Banking and go to ‘Account Profile’ and then ‘Open Banking Consents’. If you use our mobile app you can find this under ‘More’, ‘Preferences and privacy’.
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The sort code for Triodos Bank is: 16-58-10
For foreign payments to a Triodos account the above sort code is not valid. Also mandatory information is needed to ensure a foreign payment reaches your account.
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Yes, Open Banking services are also available to Business Current Account and Charity Current Account customers.
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Yes, Confirmation of Payee, an account name-checking service, has been introduced to combat fraud and misdirected payment. Triodos is part of this scheme for incoming and outbound payments, and a CoP check will be performed every time you send money from your Triodos account. We encourage you still continue to check payment details in line with our guidance, and regularly review our website for information on how to prevent fraud.
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It’s totally up to you whether you use Opening Banking services or not. If you don’t want to use Open Banking you don’t need to do anything, you can simply carry on using your current account as you do now with no change to how your account information is used.
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Setting up a Direct Debit should be done through the company who will be claiming the Direct Debit. You can cancel a Direct Debit in Internet Banking by going to Self Service, Account settings, then Direct Debits, however you will need to contact the company who claim the Direct Debit to cancel it with them as well.
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Business Banking customers only can import a file containing a batch of payments. Normally you will create this file in your accounting software.
Go to ‘Payments’, ‘Batch Payments’ and click on ‘Upload batch payments’. The Import Payments page allows you to select a file for import by browsing any of the drives accessible to your computer. Once you have selected the file, you need to authorise the import using your digipass.
- Import file specification - batch payment format
- Import file specification - BACS format (agency transactions)
You can see a history of imported files, including status, in your Internet Banking under the ‘Account Information’ tab, on the page ‘Imported Files History’.
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When you send money, we will check with the bank you’re sending money to that the name on the account matches the bank details you’ve provided, and let you know if they don’t.
One of the following results will appear on your screen:
The recipient account name is a match
Means the recipient account name you entered matches the payee’s account name.
The recipient name you gave us is a close match, but not exactly the same as the name held on the account
Means the recipient name you gave us is a close match to the name held on the account but not an exact match. We will show the name on the account you’re paying to help you decide whether it’s the right person. You should also double-check the details and request another CoP check before sending any payment.
The recipient name you gave us is not the same as the name held on the account
Means the recipient name you gave us is different to the name held on the account. You should double-check the details and request another CoP check, otherwise your money could be sent to the wrong account.
It is important to be aware that if you choose to go ahead anyway, and the account does not belong to the intended recipient, we may not be able to get your money back.
The recipient bank account does not exist
Means it may be that the recipient account sort code or account number has been entered incorrectly, or the account may be closed. You will need to check with the recipient if their details are correct before you are able to make a payment. If an account does not exist, the payment can't be made.
Unable to check the name, please try again later
Sometimes we won’t be able to check the name on the account you’re sending money to. That doesn’t mean that anything’s wrong. It could just be that the payee’s bank or building society isn’t using CoP yet.
You can continue with the payment – but always double-check yourself that the account name and details are correct.
We are unable to verify these details with the recipient bank at this time – please check the details before continuing
Sometimes we won’t be able to check the name on the account you’re sending money to. That doesn’t mean that anything’s wrong. It could just be that the payee’s bank or building society isn’t using CoP yet.
You can continue with the payment – but always double-check yourself that the account name and details are correct.
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- Security has been at the core of the development of Open Banking. It uses Bank-level security which means that it uses rigorously tested software and systems. Any data that is shared is protected and encrypted. It’s regulated, meaning that only providers registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) can provide these services; you have control to decide to stop sharing your data at any time.
- When you sign up with a Third Party Provider (TPP), we will check that they are registered. We will never share your account information with a TPP that is not registered.
- If you do decide to use Open Banking we will only ever share the information that you have chosen to share, for example, the balance of your current account, nothing more.
- Each provider of Open Banking must comply with Data Protection Laws and be approved by and registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). They will never take any action on your account without your explicit consent or share your account information outside of the agreement that you made with them.
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There are several ways to log in depending on what type of account you have.
Start by going to our website www.triodos.co.uk and in the top right-hand corner you'll see a link for "Log in" to Internet Banking.
If you’re a Personal Savings or Investments customer, you will only need your username and password.
If you’re a Current Account customer you will need your digipass (the green pin pad), the PIN to your digipass (which you set yourself), and details regarding the security word you set up when applying for the account. We've produced a short online video to show you how to set up your digipass and activate your online banking. Watch the video on YouTube now.
Alternatively, if you have access to the Triodos Mobile Banking App, you can log into Internet Banking using your QR code reader. You can find more information on how this works here.
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You can stop sharing your account information at any time. To withdraw consent you should contact your third party provider. You can also withdraw consent by logging into your Triodos Internet Banking and go to ‘Account Profile’ and then ‘Open Banking Consents’. If you use the Triodos Mobile Banking App you can find this under ‘More’, ‘Preferences and privacy’.
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How do I know if an Open Banking service is genuine?
- Firstly, check that the provider that you are thinking of using is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to provide Open Banking services. See list of registered providers
- Before you sign up to a service, make sure you are happy that the provider you are using is who they say they are, and that you understand the service that they will be providing.
- When you sign up to Open Banking you will be transferred to our secure website. Check that this looks like the Triodos Bank website you are used to seeing and that the web address contains the ‘s’ in https://www.triodos.co.uk
- You will never be asked to share your password or login details
- If you are in any doubt whether a provider is genuine, stop and verify them before proceeding by checking that they’re on the list of registered providers.
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To request a change to your existing payment limits you can:
Send us a written instruction signed in accordance with your account mandate.
Or send us a secure message in Internet Banking (SMIB) - if your request needs multiple people to authorise it they must all send a SMIB requesting the change.
However if you also need to amend the details of your account operators you can change this and your payment limits by filling in a Change of Account Operator Form.
If you don't have Internet Banking, you can apply using our application form.
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From September 2019 the technology will be in place to enable other Open Banking providers and Third Party Providers to start integrating their apps and tools with Triodos Bank current accounts. Once providers have integrated their systems with ours, you’ll be able to start using their Open Banking products and services to connect with your Triodos current account.
At this stage you will be able to use Open Banking for two types of service:
- Account information – this means current account transaction details and account balances.
- Initiate payments – this means using an Open Banking service to make payments from your account held with us.
See the list of Open Banking providers.
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You can cancel a standing order through Internet Banking or through the Triodos Mobile Banking App.
In Internet Banking, go to your account, select ‘Upcoming’, select the Standing Order you wish you cancel, and select ‘Delete’.
In the Triodos Mobile App, go to your account then the ‘Upcoming’ tab and select and delete the payment.
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Your digipass requires the use of a 4 digit PIN. When the PIN is entered incorrectly multiple times, it will become locked and will provide you with a lock code. If you receive a lock code on your digipass, please call us with your account number, security details, and digipass to hand. We will be able to help you unlock your digipass and log into internet banking. Our phone number is 0330 355 0355 (or +44 (0)1179 739339 if calling from abroad) and phone lines are open Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 6.00pm.
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You can find a list of registered providers on the Open Banking website.
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You have various options for contacting Triodos to ask questions or request information. One of which is a secure messaging service which is accessed by logging in to your Internet Banking. You can send us a secure message and you will also receive secure messages from Triodos from time to time. When we do send you a message you will receive an e mail advising you to log in to Internet Banking to read it. Secure messages are responded to within our Contact Team opening hours, if your request is urgent please call us on 0330 355 0355 or (+44) 117 973 9339 if you are not in the UK. Our opening hours are published on our help and support page.
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To find out about the performance of our Open Banking API (uptime and response times), visit our Key Performance Indicators page. You can view quarterly statistics and download details of the daily performance by channel (Internet Banking, Mobile App and the Open Banking API).
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To set up standing orders in the Triodos Mobile Banking App or Internet Banking, choose the account you wish the money to be taken from. Enter recipients’ details and the amount. Click the calendar icon next to the payment date to set the frequency of the payment and save your changes. Authorise the payment to complete the set up.
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Documents
- Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) information sheet79 KB, PDF
- Privacy Statement68 KB, PDF
- Business Banking change of account operator form - current, deposit, and loans66 KB, PDF
- Interest rates for current and deposit accounts, for businesses and charities62 KB, PDF
- Current Account switch guide2 MB, PDF
- Import file specification - BACS format≈ 1 MB
- Current Account Switch Data Privacy Notice41 KB, PDF
- Current Account Switch Guarantee≈ 1 MB
- Business Accounts Eligibility Criteria43 KB, PDF
- Import file specification - batch payment format≈ 1 MB
- Business banking tariff of charges39 KB, PDF
- Terms and Conditions for businesses and charities98 KB, PDF