With your Teya Business Account, you can easily manage your company finances from a single app. This guide covers how to send one-off transfers, and set up automatic standing orders.
Before you start: If you added your Teya Business Account during registration, you must fully complete the verification process before you can send money.
How to send money
You can transfer funds to other UK bank accounts instantly using the app or portal.
On the Teya App
- Open the app: Go to Accounts and tap Transfers.
- Choose a recipient: Select a name from your list. If they are new, you will need to add their details first.
- Enter details: Type the amount you wish to send and add a reference.
- Review: Check the details and any applicable limits shown on the screen.
- Send: Tap Continue, then Transfer to complete the payment.
On the Business Portal
- Log in: Go to the Business Portal and log in with your Teya ID.
- Navigate: Click on the Account section
- Authenticate on the Teya App
- Click Transfer.
- Enter details: Select a recipient, enter the amount, and add a reference.
- Send: Click Continue, then Transfer.
- Authorise: You will receive a push notification on your Teya App. Open the app to approve and complete the request.
Viewing all account movements
To see all activity, including incoming transfers (EFT In), outgoing transfers (EFT Out), card payments, and Settlements:
- App: Go to Accounts > Business Account and check the Transactions / Activity list.
- Portal: Go to Account > Activity. You can use filters to view specific transaction types like EFT In, EFT Out, or Settlements.
Scheduling recurring payments (Standing Orders)
You can set up automatic payments to repeat daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly.
On the Teya App
Option 1: While making a transfer
- Go to Transfers and select Transfer.
- Select Schedule Payment.
- Enter the payment details, amount, and frequency.
- Tap Continue to confirm.
Option 2: From the Scheduled menu
- Go to Transfers and select Scheduled.
- Tap Schedule Payment to create a new standing order.
- Use this section to view or cancel existing standing orders.
On the Business Portal
Option 1: While making a transfer
- Click on Account and select Scheduled transfers.
- Click Schedule transfer.
- Select a recipient and enter the payment details, amount, and frequency.
- Click Continue, then Transfer.
- Authorise: Open the push notification on your Teya App to approve the request.
Option 2: From the Scheduled menu
- Go to Account and select Scheduled.
- Tap Schedule Payment under the Account section.
- Select a recipient and enter the payment details, amount, and frequency.
- Click Continue, then Transfer.
- Authorise: Open the push notification on your Teya App to approve the request.
- Use this section to view or cancel existing standing orders.
Security checks for new recipients
When you add a new recipient, we perform checks to keep your money safe.
Confirmation of Payee checks that the name you entered matches the bank account details provided by the recipient's bank.
- Match: You can send the transfer as normal.
- No Match / Partial Match: We will show you a warning. You should review the details and update the name if needed before deciding whether to proceed.
Troubleshooting transfers
If you cannot send money:
- Check your balance: Ensure your account has enough funds to cover the transfer.
- Check recipient details: Double-check that the sort code and account number are correct.
- Check limits: Ensure the amount does not exceed your daily or per-transaction transfer limits.
- Check the destination: Teya Business Accounts do not currently support international transfers. You can only send money to UK bank accounts.
Most outbound transfers are processed instantly. In some cases, however, it can take up to 72 hours for the funds to reach your recipient, depending on their bank’s processing times. During this period, the transfer will appear as “Pending” in your account.
If Teya needs any additional information to complete the transfer, we’ll contact you by email.