Setting up an Apron account for payments requires a bit more information compared with what’s required for a capture-only account. This is because we need to verify your business for financial services. It is standard practice in order to prevent financial crime.
What you'll need
Legal name of your business or charity.
Company number or charity number.
Registered office address.
Operating address (if different from registered address).
Business category information.
Details of shareholders owning 25%+ of the company.
Details of company directors or charity trustees.
Valid ID if you're a sole trader.
Additional information we'll ask for
Countries where you'll send money.
Types of payments you want to process (e.g. supplier invoices, payroll, expenses).
Expected monthly payment volume.
Your business structure and category.
To set up your payments account
These 5 easy steps will have you up and running with an Apron account, usually within 1 business day.
Start account creation – Sign up at getapron.com
Choose account type – Practice or Business.
Enter company details – Provide all required business information.
Submit for verification – Our team reviews your application.
Account activation – Usually completed within 1 business day.
Verification process
Once you've provided all of the required information:
We'll verify your company details against official records.
Check that the provided documentation meets our requirements.
Ensure that you meet eligibility criteria for UK financial services.
Our team may contact you if additional information is needed.
Why we need verification
As an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) agent, we follow strict regulatory standards to:
Comply with UK financial services regulations.
Prevent fraud and money laundering.
Protect your business and recipients.
Ensure secure payment processing.
If verification takes longer
We usually complete the verification process within 1 business day, but occasionally it can take longer if:
Additional documentation is needed.
Your company information requires clarification.
Apron is dealing with a higher-than-usual volume of applications.
Don’t worry; we'll keep you updated via email throughout the process.
What happens after verification
Once you’ve received the good news that your account has been verified, you can:
Immediately start processing payments.
Set up approval workflows for your team.
Add bank accounts and payment methods.
Begin paying suppliers and employees.
It’s time to get your Apron on.
Getting help
If you have questions during setup or need help with verification, contact our support team via chat or by email (at [email protected]). We're here to help you get started quickly and smoothly.
Note: We aim to verify new accounts within 1 business day, but delays can happen. We’ll always keep you updated.