Metro Bank has unveiled its brand new SME finance arm, Metro Bank SME Finance, which will provide flexible and efficient invoice-discounting, factoring and cash-flow funding solutions to SMEs in the UK.
The bank which launched into the UK back in 2010 has enjoyed a wealth of success as ‘the new High Street Bank’ and has consistently looked to add to its proposition by providing funding solutions to the UK market.
Commenting on the news, John Wilde, Director at Metro Bank SME Finance, stated: “We’re delighted to be launching the new Metro Bank SME Finance brand and accompanying website. The creation of Metro Bank SME Finance is a significant milestone for us following a successful first year of integration, as it enables us to deliver an enhanced proposition to our customers, backed up by amazing service.”
Also commenting, Jason Oakley, Managing Director of Commercial Banking, Metro Bank said: “At Metro Bank, our customers and their needs always come first and Metro Bank SME Finance further strengthens our offering to business customers. As a champion of small businesses and entrepreneurs, we have both a strong appetite to lend and are committed to delivering fast, flexible funding with unparalleled levels of service.”
Metro Bank now offers:
Retail banking:
• Seven day a week branch banking (8am-8pm Monday to Friday, 8am-6pm Saturday, 11am-5pm Sunday and bank holidays), 362 days of the year
• The ultimate in new account opening convenience, with a rapid opening procedure and on-the-spot bank cards and cheque books. (Account Opening conditions apply. All Metro Bank products are subject to status and approval.)
• Free coin-counting at every store, for customers and non-customers alike, with the Metro Bank Magic Money Machine™
• A friendly welcome to dogs and their owners, with water bowls and dog biscuits on hand.
Business banking:
• The bank for entrepreneurs: Metro Bank offers tailored business banking services including a full range of lending and cash management solutions
Private banking:
• Private by name, personal by nature: Metro Bank Private Banking provides bespoke banking solutions for customers’ personal and commercial interests


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