Exceptional banking, unrivalled sector insight and influential connections — tailored for leaders in the creative and media industries.
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Commercial Banking
Media Banking
Trusted by pioneers
We have amassed a wealth of industry-specific knowledge and experience spanning the media, creative and entertainment sectors. This, combined with our centuries-honed commercial banking prowess and extensive network, adds up to a powerful financial partnership — tailored to your priorities. It is why our client list includes some of the industry’s most influential participants.
Security may be required. Product fees may apply. Over 18s only. Subject to status, business use only. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise, and you may not recover the amount of your original investment.
What we offer
At Coutts you receive a seamless service that spans every aspect of your financial requirements. Our offering includes specialist advances, loan financing, overdrafts, business cards, expert currency management and transactional services.
Relationship building
From day one, we invest in understanding your ambitions, forging a partnership that evolves with your business.
Seamless banking
Responsive, tailored banking — delivered by your dedicated commercial banker and specialist team.
Flexible lending
Finance solutions to support cash flow, ambitious projects and long-term growth — with flexibility built in.
Intelligent investments
Strategic investment guidance designed to align with your business goals and growth trajectory.
Over 18s only. All credit is subject to approval and affordability checks. Terms and conditions apply. Security may be required. The value of investments and the income from them can fall as well as rise and you may not recover the amount of your original investment.
Invaluable connections
Access to a curated network of leading media professionals — from specialist legal advisers to industry consultants.
Who we serve
Film and television
As well as providing corporate banking services to production companies and related businesses, we understand the complexities of production cycles and offer tailored finance solutions.
These include cash-flow pre-sales, broadcaster commissions and tax credit loans — including select overseas rebates.
Music
Whether providing tailored banking solutions for independent music businesses or leveraging established music intellectual property rights, our support is built on deep expertise and long-standing relationships.
Theatre and the arts
We partner with leading arts organisations, offering bespoke deposit and finance solutions alongside access to specialist advisers for tax-incentivised projects.
Interactive entertainment
Covering games development, support services and content creation, our dedicated team were one of the first major banks to offer a specialist service to the sector.
We can assist with day-to-day commercial banking services including overdrafts, loans, FX, treasury services and much more. We can also help with intellectual property issues, tax credit loans, scale up and venture debt.
Advertising, marketing and literary publishing
Decades of experience underpin our support for these sectors — including financing for mergers and acquisitions, growth strategies and bespoke projects.
Join Coutts
Whatever type of business you run, we could support your financial strategy and help you succeed.