When setting up your Apron account, the information we need depends on which services you want to use. You can sign up for Payments services, Invoice capture (Bookkeeping), or both. Here's what we'll need for each.
For Invoice capture only
Business or charity trading name
For services including payments
Legal name of your business or charity
Company number or charity number
Registered office and operating address (if different from registered address)
Business category
Countries where you'll send money to
Types of payments you want to process (supplier invoices, payroll, employee expenses, or a mix of these)
How much money you expect to process with us per month
Details of the Beneficial Owners, owning at least 25% of the company (if any)
Details of company directors or charity trustees
If you're a sole trader, a valid identification document + evidence of business activity.
Capture usage only: If you're creating an account for a new company or client and you don't want to use the Payments feature right now, simply click the I'll do this later button when asked for the company's details. Your account will be created straight away. However, we encourage you to add all the details straight away, so that the account is verified and ready to go.
Adding Payments later
If you set up your company for Invoice capture only but want to try Payments later, we'll ask for additional details once you tell us in the app that you want to make payments. You can do this by going to the Bill pay tab and clicking Verify your company in the top-right corner. This will prompt you to provide the information listed above.
Why we need this information
To ensure we meet our regulatory requirements and keep your money safe from fraud.
At Apron, understanding your business is important for several reasons:
It allows us to tailor our services to better suit your industry and business needs
It ensures we meet legal and regulatory obligations including UK Money Laundering Regulations, Payment Services Regulations, ensuring your experience stays compliant, safe and reliable
It strengthens our ability to manage risk and detect potential fraud early
It helps us keep our financial services safe and secure for you and your business
Don't worry – all the information you provide is handled with complete confidentiality under our strict privacy and security policies and in accordance with UK GDPR.
If you have any questions or want more details about what we need, just reach out to our customer support team via chat or by email (at [email protected]).