
welcome to Coutts COMMERCIAL MEDIA BANKING
For more than 30 years, Coutts Media Banking team has provided lending, deposit, general banking, transmission, international and forex services to commercial clients in the media sector. Highly connected and expert within the creative industries, every aspect of our advice and solutions are tailored to the needs of clients within this world.
Coutts works with private clients who borrow or invest more than £1m with us
HOW WE SUPPORT YOU
We help you look after the wealth you’ve worked so hard to achieve, and work with you to explore the opportunities it creates for you and your family.
INTRICATE UNDERSTANDING
AND EXPERTISE
Coutts Media Banking Office is widely recognised for its in-depth understanding of the intricate banking and financing needs of the media world. Its relationship managers have a long history of knowledge and experience in the media world, and long-standing client relationships that surpass the industry norm. Based at Coutts Strand office. The team hosts the largest concentration of media sector expertise within the UK banking sector. The team has developed a breadth of genuine expertise serving the media, creative and entertainment sectors and specialises in working with independent owner-managed businesses, with clients ranging from small and medium sized operations to very substantial businesses.
The team prides itself on understanding the media industry and clients’ own businesses and provides funding to support numerous high-profile projects – including film and television productions – and assisted many businesses in their corporate aspirations, acquisition and exit strategies. The team has played a crucial part in the creation of shareholder wealth by working with many clients from development, to start up through to the completion of specific projects or the exit of their business.
SPECIALIST BANKING SERVICES AND
INVALUABLE CONNECTIONS
The Media Banking team provides its clients with a full suite of flexible banking and international products and services. From specialist advances and loan financing, overdrafts, business cards, expert currency management and transactional services. Coutts products and services supported through a modern online banking platform are tailored for our clients’ specific commercial needs and delivered by knowledgeable experts who fully support delivery to meet Clients needs.
Highly connected, the team has an enviable address book of industry contacts – from specialist lawyers and accountants to advisers and finance sources – who we draw on to ensure exceptional support and a consolidated service. The team’s extensive network of clients has proved invaluable in furthering opportunities through business-to-business introductions and by contributing to the growth of the media industry itself.
Over 18s Only. All credit is subject to approval and affordability checks. Terms and conditions apply. Security may be required. Product fees may apply.
Any property used as security, which may include your home, may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other debt secured on it.




OUR CLIENTS
Coutts Media Banking Office has a long history of working with some of the most renowned organisations within the music, film & televtion, advertising, marketing services, publishing, theatre, arts, fashion and intercative entertainment industries, including games & esports. In response to the rapid expansion of digital technology, the team has dedicated experts who manage the banking and financing needs of business in the technology and internet sectors.
The team has an extensive network and regularly hosts renowned initiatives that ensure that they and our clients are always connected with industry issues and opportunities. Attendance at key events within the media calendar – the Cannes and Berlin Film Festival, The Great Escape, MIDEM, MIPCOM, MIPTV and various gaming sector events – enable influential introductions and collaborations.
Over 18s Only. All credit is subject to approval and affordability checks. Terms and conditions apply. Security may be required. Product fees may apply.
Any property used as security, which may include your home, may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on a mortgage or other debt secured on it
“Coutts is renowned in the media, creative, arts and entertainment sectors and we are proud to work with some of the most exciting and developing businesses within the UK today. We provide an exceptional level of advice, products and services that we tailor in line with our understanding and needs of this dynamic industry.”
Peter Flavel, CEO - Coutts

NEIL PHELPS
Head of MEDIA, COUTTS COMMERCIAL
With over 45 years’ experience within the banking industry, Neil has held a number of senior roles throughout his long career within Coutts. Neil took responsibility for developing the Coutts Commercial Media team 19 years ago. Prior to that, Neil launched the bank's Professional Partnerships team and has worked within Coutts structured finance and credit risk departments. Neil describes working at Coutts and in particular the Media business as, “A little like a private members’ club that you have to belong to because all of the right people are here for us to connect you with."
NEIL.PHELPS@COUTTS.COM
NEIL PHELPS
HEAD OF MEDIA, COUTTS COMMERCIAL
With over 45 years’ experience within the banking industry, Neil has held a number of senior roles throughout his long career within Coutts. Neil took responsibility for developing the Coutts Commercial Media team 19 years ago. Prior to that, Neil launched the bank's Professional Partnerships team and has worked within Coutts structured finance and credit risk departments. Neil describes working at Coutts and in particular the Media business as, “A little like a private members’ club that you have to belong to because all of the right people are here for us to connect you with."
NEIL.PHELPS@COUTTS.COM
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