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Allica Bank VS MyPOS: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


By: Ian Wright | Last Updated: May 22, 2025

Is Allica Bank or MyPOS better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Allica Bank and MyPOS reviews on Trustpilot along with their App reviews from Apple and Google.

We then look at typical fees, business savings rates, foreign currency options and a whole bunch of other account features to help you make up your mind.

Allica Bank Homepage
Allica Bank Homepage


MyPOS Homepage
MyPOS Homepage
 

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Trustpilot Reviews

Allica BankMyPOS
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.54.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews76%67%
Percent 1- Star Reviews6%11%
Total Number of Reviews81510,019
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.allica.bank
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mypos.com

Allica Bank vs MyPOS App Reviews

Allica BankMyPOS
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.2
Number of iPhone Reviews503698
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.43.3
Number of Android Reviews10714,900
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/allica-bank/id1489138340
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypos-accept-all-payments/id934401253

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Account Fees & Charges

Allica BankMyPOS
Free Business Bank AccountNoYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNANo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNoNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNoNo
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free£1.50
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)Free£2
Cheques (in/out)UnknownUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£20No
SEPA Payments CostNo£3

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Business Savings Rates

Allica BankMyPOS
Types of Business Savings AccountsEasy Access, Notice AccountNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)3.65%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)5.10%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£20,000NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesNoNo
 

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Account Opening Times

Allica BankMyPOS
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
3 to 5 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Features & Account Types

Allica Bank Account Types
Allica Bank Features & Account Types


MyPOS Account Types
MyPOS Features & Account Types


Allica BankMyPOS
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsNoYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoNo
Card TypeVisaVisa
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsMilton Keynes, London and ManchesterNone, online only

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Customer Support Options

Allica BankMyPOS
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Foreign Currency Accounts

Allica BankMyPOS
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsNoYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsNoYes
Other Currencies Available:NoNo

Other Business Services From Allica Bank and MyPOS

Allica Bank Account Types
Other Allica Bank Services


MyPOS Account Types
Other MyPOS Services


Allica BankMyPOS
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesNoYes
Card MachinesNoYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

Allica Bank vs MyPOS Banking Basics

Allica BankMyPOS
Bank TypeChallengerOther
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number821851900826
WebsiteAllica Bank WebsiteMyPOS Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Allica Bank or MyPOS have better customer reviews?

Allica Bank scores 4.5 out of 5 based 815 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 76% are 5-star and 6% are 1-star.

Whereas, MyPOS scores 4.2 out of 5 based 10,019 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 67% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Does Allica Bank or MyPOS have a better App?

Allica Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 503 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 107 reviews.

In comparison, MyPOS’s iPhone App is rated 4.2 out of 5 based on 698 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 14,900 reviews.

Does Allica Bank or MyPOS have better business savings rates?

Allica Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: Easy Access, Notice Account with interest rates ranging from 3.65% to 5.10%. (AER)

In contrast, MyPOS offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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