Historically, smaller challenger banks such as Triodos had no option but to utilise one of the “big four” banks (NatWest Group, 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.

The Current Account Switch Service makes switching current accounts to Triodos Bank from another UK bank or building society simple, reliable, and stress-free.

The whole process takes only seven working days and is completely free. It is also backed by the Current Account Switch Guarantee.

This service provides all the following benefits:

• Regular payments (in and out) will be moved to your new account, and payments made to your old account after your switch date will be automatically redirected to your new account. Please note this doesn’t include any payments received from abroad.
• Any remaining credit balance in your old account will be transferred to your new account and your old account will automatically close.
• The switch process will be managed entirely by your new bank or building society and will be backed by the Current Account Switch Guarantee.

Yes, we do offer joint accounts. You can apply via our current account page.

Yes, Confirmation of Payee (CoP) is an account name-checking service that has been introduced to combat fraud and misdirected payments. Triodos is part of the UK industry-wide 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.

Your card is set to Europe usage, with the option to switch Worldwide on or off in Internet Banking or the Triodos App under Card Settings.

Transactions are always subject to monitoring so your card may still be declined if we suspect your card is compromised. If a payment does get declined you can contact us 24/7 using the phone number on the back of your card. We would also advise travelling with more than one means of payment.

Use of your debit card outside the UK will incur a 2.5% foreign transaction fee and is subject to the exchange rate. You can use your card at any ATM or merchant where the Visa symbol is displayed and the transaction is made using either Chip&PIN or contactless.

Using Apple Pay abroad works the same way as the Triodos Debit Card and the same charges apply.

Transactions will be processed using the exchange rate set by Visa.

You can use our currency conversion calculator to see how much your transaction could cost.

See our tariff of charges for full details or the Fee Information Document for more information.

If you want to move all your everyday banking to Triodos, it’s easy, safe, and secure with the Current Account Switch Service - what's more there is a seven-day switch guarantee. You can find out all about the service here.

Ready to switch?

Simply log in to your Mobile App, go to ‘More’ then ‘Account Settings’ and tap on ‘Switching Service’ to start your switch.

Alternatively, you can log in to Internet Banking, click on 'Self service' and use the quick links to ‘Switch current account’, which will take you to the switch form in old Internet Banking.

Our customers have asked how they can help us to further our mission to make money work for positive social, environmental and cultural change. The simple answer is to help us grow our community by recommending us to others. To help do that we’ve introduced our Refer a Friend Scheme which is an easy and inspiring way for our existing customers to recommend us, be thanked for doing so, and to thank new customers for joining Triodos Bank.

To thank our existing customers, we will make a £25 donation to a charity on their behalf for every friend they recommend. Similarly, we will say thank you to all new customers who are referred and open a personal current account offering them a gift of a £60 voucher from one of our business customers, or by making a charity donation on their behalf. New customers can choose which reward they receive.

Find out more at https://join.triodos.co.uk/raf/register

It's not yet possible to make contactless payments with Google Pay on your Android phone. We're working hard to make Google Pay available as soon as possible.

To activate your card, use your PIN to withdraw money from an ATM or when making a payment. You will need to do this before you make any contactless or online payments.

Your PIN is viewable in the Triodos Mobile Banking App under More > Cards. If you have never used the Triodos App, your PIN will be sent in the post separately.

Your card will need to be activated before you can add it to an Apple Wallet.

Don't have the Mobile App? Download via the App Store or Google Play to manage your money on the go, easily and securely. To download the app, you'll need a compatible smartphone or tablet - running Android 6.0 or higher, or Apple iOS 14 or higher.

Yes you can. To make a payment in a currency other than GBP, log in to your Internet Banking and click on Payments and choose the International Payment option. You will then be able to choose which currency you want to send, and then complete all the relevant details. This is currently not available in the Triodos App.  The charges for this service are explained in the Personal Banking Tariff for current and savings accounts.

Please note the cut-off time for International Payments is 1pm each working day.  Timings for these payments being received vary depending on where the funds are going to. Please allow up to 10 business days for them to arrive if they are being sent outside of Europe.

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.

If you are not eligible for a Triodos Current Account you might want to contact the Money Advice Service who provide free impartial money advice. They can also provide details of bank accounts that may be suitable for you.

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 have set up the Triodos App, you can log into Internet Banking using the app’s QR scanner on a second device. You can find more information on how this works here.

If you’re a Current Account customer and you do not use the Triodos App you will need your digipass and PIN, and details regarding the security word you set up when applying for the account.

If you’re a Personal Savings or Investments customer and do not use the Triodos App, you will need your username and password.

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, or follow the steps below.

You can also sign into online banking using the Triodos Mobile Banking App, find out how to here.

To get started, you will need your digipass, the pin for your digipass and your security word. When you first use it you will be prompted to change your digipass PIN to something memorable. You can do this by following these simple steps:

• Switch the digipass on by pressing “OK”
• Then press button “1”
• Enter the four-digit digipass PIN we sent you and press “OK”
• You will now be prompted to enter your own new digipass PIN, which for your security must meet the following criteria:
  

• • It must be four digits long and different to the PIN we sent to you
  • It must not be sequential or identical numbers, such as “1234” or “2222”
  • It must not be easily obtained or guessed, such as using your date of birth
  • Please note, if your choice of digipass PIN isn’t considered secure enough the message “Weak PIN” will be displayed. If this happens press “OK” and you will be prompted to enter a different, more secure, PIN.
    

When your PIN has been changed successfully, an eight-digit code will be displayed.

To login to internet banking, continue to the Triodos homepage. Instructions on how to login are here.

Strong Customer Authentication (SCA) is a new set of rules that will change how you confirm your identity when making purchases online. Banks and retailers are introducing changes to make your authentication options smarter, and paying online even safer. The changes will help protect you from fraud, as sometimes you’ll be asked to prove it really is you when making some online purchases.

How it works?
You may have noticed that sometimes you’re being asked to authorise payments in the Triodos Mobile Banking App or Internet Banking. This is called two-factor authentication.

To authorise a payment:
• Log into the Triodos Mobile App or Internet Banking as usual.
• Details of the payment will be shown and you will be asked to verify the payment.
• A fraud warning will be displayed, to allow you to double check the payment is genuine.
• If you’re using Internet Banking, you will also need your digipass to authorise the payment.
• You will be informed of the outcome – e.g. Payment Successful.

If you would prefer to cancel the online payment, this must be done instead of authenticating it. If you think it’s a fraudulent payment you should cancel it and contact us immediately on 0330 355 0355 (or if abroad on +44 (0)1179 739339).

All banks and retailers are getting ready to ensure customers who make online payments benefit from this increased level of protection and as a result, you will see an increase in the number of times you are asked to verify your payment. Not all retailers are ready for the changes so you may find an increased number of your online transactions are declined.

If your transaction is declined, in the first instance please contact the retailer. Unfortunately, for instances where the retailer hasn’t updated their systems, we cannot overturn declined transactions and you may want to try using an alternative payment method. Further information can be found on the UK Finance website. 

There are two ways to confirm it’s you – the quickest and easiest way is using the Triodos Mobile Banking App. If you don’t have the Triodos App, you can approve the payment in Internet Banking.

Once you have entered your card details to buy a product or service online, you will be asked to approve the payment.

• To authorise a payment:
• Log into the Triodos App or Internet Banking as usual.
• Details of the payment will be shown and you will be asked to verify the payment.
• A fraud warning will be displayed, to allow you to double check the payment is genuine.
• If you’re using Internet Banking, you may also need your digipass to approve the payment if you use one.
• You will be informed of the outcome – e.g. Payment Successful.

If you would prefer to cancel the online payment, this must be done instead of approving it. If you think it’s a fraudulent payment you should cancel it and contact us immediately on 0330 355 0355 (or if abroad on +44 (0)1179 739339).

If you make a payment using Apple Pay the authorisation will be completed via your device depending on how it is set up (FaceID, TouchID or passcode).

• Hold your iPhone or Apple Watch near the payment terminal
• Check the amount
• Confirm with your Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode
• If it says 'Done', the payment was sent

• Select Apple Pay from the payments options
• Check the amount & details before double clicking on the side button as explained on the screen
• Confirm with your Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode
• If it says 'Done', the payment was sent

When your debit card is added to Apple Pay, it creates a unique Device Account Number. The last 4 digits of this number are shown on receipts in place of your card number. This is part of Apple Pay's built-in security measures that help protect your data during payment transactions.

More information about why this feature is used - along with information about Apple Pay's other privacy and security features - is available here: Apple Pay security and privacy overview.

No - we do not offer overdrafts on our Personal Current Account.

For assistance with debt and managing your finances please visit our support page where we list a number of specialist organisations who will be able to help you.

Yes, some places may not accept Apple Pay or may require you to insert your physical card. You will also need your physical card to withdraw cash from an ATM.