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Get matched in 2 minutes →MarketInvoice is the whole-of-market match for this need: we compare every UK provider that fits and route you to the best match in 2 minutes, free. For established UK hospitality groups (multi-site restaurants, regional pubs, boutique hotels, contract catering) above its £750,000 published minimum, Aldermore offers confidential invoice discounting as standard. Challenger bank backing (FirstRand group) and cross-sell to Aldermore asset finance for kitchen and fit-out equipment.
Aldermore offers confidential invoice discounting as standard for established multi-site UK hospitality groups with B2B receivables, from a published minimum of £750,000 turnover. FirstRand-owned, FCA + PRA dual regulated, service charge from 0.7%. More detail + scope
Summary
Aldermore Bank plc (FirstRand subsidiary since 2018, FCA + PRA dual regulated) offers UK invoice finance with confidential discounting as standard from a published minimum of £750,000 turnover (checked July 2026). Best fit for hospitality: established multi-site groups with B2B receivables (corporate catering, event catering, contract food-service, B2B beverage supply).
Service charge from 0.7%. Cross-sell to Aldermore asset finance for kitchen equipment, vehicles, fit-out. Competitors at this size: Close Brothers (£500k confidential threshold, cheaper at 0.5%), Skipton and Bibby (both from £100k, disclosed products at smaller sizes).
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Confidential As Standard: Where Aldermore Fits
UK clearing banks set confidential invoice discounting thresholds at £500,000+ turnover, and Close Brothers (FTSE 250 banking) also sets £500,000 for confidential. Aldermore's published minimum is higher still at £750,000 (checked July 2026), but confidential terms are the default on its facilities rather than an upgrade you must qualify into. For established multi-site hospitality groups above that level, that default-confidential structure plus asset finance cross-sell is the practical reason to shortlist Aldermore; groups below it should compare Close Brothers, Skipton and the independents instead.
Typical Aldermore Hospitality Facility
| Element | Aldermore Hospitality Pricing |
|---|---|
| Service charge from | 0.7% (confidential discounting) |
| Discount charge | Base + 1.5% to 3.0% (5.25% to 6.75% all-in) |
| Advance rate | 85% to 90% on B2B hospitality receivables |
| Min turnover (confidential) | £750,000 (published minimum, July 2026) |
| Setup time | 7 to 10 working days |
| Cross-sell | Aldermore Asset Finance via group relationship |
When Aldermore Wins for Hospitality
- Hospitality groups above £750k turnover wanting confidential discounting as standard
- Multi-site groups (3-8 sites) running B2B receivables alongside B2C
- Corporate catering, event catering, contract food-service, brewery supply
- Groups planning kitchen refits or fleet expansion alongside (cross-sell to Aldermore Asset Finance)
- Hospitality groups wanting challenger-bank stability over fintech speed
When to Look Elsewhere
- Sub-£750k turnover, use Bibby, Skipton (both from £100k) or Ultimate Finance
- Above £500k turnover wanting lowest cost, Close Brothers (0.5%)
- Pure B2C single-unit hospitality, MCA against card flow via Capify / Liberis, not invoice finance
- Hospitality with heavy MCA stress, see FundBiz post-MCA refinance routing
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Aldermore Hospitality FAQ
Why Aldermore for hospitality?
Aldermore offers confidential invoice discounting as standard, with a published minimum turnover of £750,000 (checked July 2026), which suits established UK hospitality groups (multi-site restaurants, regional pub chains, boutique hotel groups, contract catering operators). The challenger-bank backing (FirstRand group, South Africa's largest financial group, acquired Aldermore 2018) gives the relationship more weight than fintech or independent options at the same price point.
Does hospitality fit Aldermore's underwriting model?
Established multi-site hospitality fits well. The £750,000 turnover floor rules out single-unit independents and smaller groups, but suits mid-market hospitality with 3+ sites, consistent banking flow, and B2B receivables (event catering, corporate catering, contract food-service, B2B beverage supply). Pure-B2C hospitality without B2B receivables is out of scope; Aldermore invoice finance is for businesses with named B2B customers.
What about Aldermore for hospitality asset finance?
Aldermore also offers asset finance for hospitality (kitchen equipment, vehicles, fit-out elements) via the same group relationship. Useful for hospitality groups planning a multi-site refit or new-site rollout: invoice finance funds working capital alongside asset finance against new equipment. Cross-sell through a single group relationship beats running invoice finance with one provider and asset finance with another.
What's Aldermore's typical pricing for hospitality?
Service charge from 0.7% for confidential discounting. Discount charge at Bank of England base rate plus 1.5% to 3.0% (currently 5.25% to 6.75% all-in). Advance rates 85% to 90% on B2B hospitality receivables. Pricing is bespoke per file, so compare at least one independent quote.
Who is Aldermore best for in hospitality?
Established multi-site UK hospitality groups (£750k to £25m turnover) with B2B receivables (corporate catering contracts, event catering, contract food-service, B2B beverage supply, brewery supply contracts) and consistent trading patterns. Particularly strong for groups that also need asset finance for kitchen refits, vehicle fleets, or fit-out. Single-unit restaurants and bars without B2B receivables are out of scope.
How does Aldermore compare to Close Brothers on hospitality?
Both are bank-tier providers with confidential discounting. Close Brothers is cheaper on starting service charge (0.5% vs Aldermore's 0.7%) but requires £500k+ turnover for confidential discounting, while Aldermore's published minimum is £750k. Aldermore's differentiators are confidential terms as standard and asset finance cross-sell for kitchen and fit-out spend; on headline rate alone, Close Brothers is materially cheaper for groups meeting both banks' criteria.