Best Invoice Finance for £500k-£1m Turnover Businesses, UK 2026

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UK businesses with £500,000-£1m turnover qualify for confidential invoice discounting at every major provider, the most cost-efficient invoice finance product in the UK market. Close Brothers, Skipton Business Finance, HSBC, Lloyds, Aldermore and Novuna all compete in this segment at 0.3-0.7% service charges with full confidentiality from your customers. Whole-book facilities of £350k-£900k are typical at this turnover level.

Last updated: 8 May 2026.

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UK businesses with £500k-£1m turnover have access to multiple invoice finance providers. UK businesses with £500,000-£1m turnover qualify for confidential invoice discounting at every major provider, the most cost-efficient invoice finance product in the UK market. Close Brothers, Skipton

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UK businesses with £500,000-£1m turnover qualify for confidential invoice discounting at every major provider, the most cost-efficient invoice finance product in the UK market. Close Brothers, Skipton Business Finance, HSBC, Lloyds, Aldermore and Novuna all compete in this segment at 0.3-0.7% service charges with full confidentiality from your customers. Whole-book facilities of £350k-£900k are ty

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Best providers for £500k-£1m turnover

ProviderFee fromMin turnoverWhy it fits
Close Brothers0.3% (CID)£500kConfidential discounting from £500k
Skipton Business Finance0.3% (CID)£500kJoint cheapest CID
HSBC Invoice Finance0.5%£500kInternational capability if you export
Aldermore0.5%£250kStrong relationship management
Lloyds Bank Commercial FinanceVariable£500kBundle with banking

Confidential invoice discounting £500k-£1m turnover

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Best UK invoice finance for £750k turnover business

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Mid-market invoice finance UK rates

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Whole-book invoice discounting £500k+ turnover

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Should I switch banks for invoice finance at £500k-£1m?

See the FAQ below for the detailed answer to this question. For broader context on UK invoice finance for businesses in this turnover bracket, also see our how to choose a provider guide and our cost calculator.

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Oliver Mackman

Director, Market Invoice

Oliver leads Market Invoice's editorial and comparison research. With a background in UK commercial finance, he oversees provider analysis, rate verification, and industry reporting across all verticals.

Last reviewed: 8 May 2026

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£500k-£1m Turnover Invoice Finance FAQ

What's the cheapest invoice finance for £500k-£1m turnover UK?

At this turnover level, confidential invoice discounting from Close Brothers or Skipton Business Finance starts at 0.3% service charge (cheaper than the 0.5% they charge for disclosed factoring at lower turnovers). Discount charge is BoE base rate 3.75% + 1-2.5% margin. For a £750k turnover business with 60-day payment terms and 80% advance rate, total annual cost typically lands at £6,000-£11,000.

When can I get confidential invoice discounting?

Most UK providers require £500,000+ annual turnover, demonstrated credit control, 12+ months trading history, audited or filed accounts, and stable debtor concentration (no single customer over 30% of ledger). At £500k-£1m turnover, almost all qualifying businesses are offered confidential discounting as the default product.

Should I move banking when I get invoice finance at this level?

Not necessarily. Independent providers (Close Brothers, Skipton, Bibby, Aldermore) work alongside your existing banking. The high street banks (HSBC, Lloyds, NatWest, Barclays) typically prefer to bundle invoice finance with a current account and cash management, but pricing isn't always cheaper. Negotiate either way.

Best UK invoice finance for £1m turnover business?

At £1m turnover you're at the entry point for HSBC Invoice Finance, Lloyds Commercial Finance, and Barclays Invoice Finance; all of which become competitive vs the independents at this level. Aldermore is strong for mid-market with dedicated BDM support. Independents (Close Brothers, Skipton, Bibby) remain competitive on rate.

Can I get bad debt protection at £500k-£1m turnover?

Yes. Bad debt protection (where the provider absorbs customer-default risk up to a credit-insured limit per debtor) is widely available at this turnover level. Typical cost is 0.15-0.4% of insured turnover on top of base service charge. Aldermore, Bibby and HSBC all offer integrated bad debt protection.

Whole-book vs selective at £500k-£1m turnover?

Whole-book (committed) facilities are the standard at this turnover and typically cheaper per pound advanced. Selective spot factoring is rarely the right choice above £500k turnover unless you have very irregular invoicing or want to test invoice finance before committing.