Can I just take payment to my bank account?

[NatashaBedwouldbenice]

If I offer a bit of say, tutoring, as a side income, can I give customers my a/c number and sort code and ask them to transfer money to my bank account?

Depends on the terms and conditions of your bank account. If it says no business use, then no you can't.

Thank you. I did look in to it with my bank (HSBC) before posting but just went round in circles with their chat facility. I need to get myself in to town for a proper conversation. Oh for the days when there was a branch at the top of the street.

You can usually just download the terms from the website. Chances are it says no business use and then it's up to you whether you chance it. HSBC are notorious for closing people's accounts.

I just opened a monzo account online and use that - it was easy as anything and it helps keep funds separate. It's free as well.

Thanks Denholm I'm not familiar with them at all, I'll check them out.

Id use another account for tax/accounting purposes, it makes it a lot easier. Monzo is a good suggestion, Starling are great too but did pause offering new business accounts for a while and I don’t know if that’s restarted.

I have a Starling business account - bit like monzo. I find it better to keep money separate for when I have to pay tax!