Is Barclays or TSB better for your small business?
Below we look at both Barclays and TSB 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.
Barclays vs TSB Trustpilot Reviews
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 1.4 | 4.2 |
| Percent 5-Star Reviews | 8% | 56% |
| Percent 1- Star Reviews | 86% | 27% |
| Total Number of Reviews | 9,859 | 21,942 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.barclays.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk
Barclays vs TSB App Reviews
| Barclays | TSB | |
| iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
| Number of iPhone Reviews | 1,700,000 | 457,400 |
| Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.4 |
| Number of Android Reviews | 506,000 | 197,000 |
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/barclays/id536248734
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878
Barclays vs TSB Account Fees & Charges
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Free Business Bank Account | Yes | Yes |
| Free Business Account Term Length | 12 Months | 30 Months |
| Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | £8.50 | £5 |
| Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | £8.50 | £40 |
| Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free (up to 500 per month; 35p after) | Free |
| Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | 60p per £100/Free | 70p per £100 |
| Cheques (in/out) | 60p each/60p each | 70p |
| CHAPS Payments Cost | £15 | £30 |
| SEPA Payments Cost | 35p | £2 |
Barclays vs TSB Business Savings Rates
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Types of Business Savings Accounts | Instant access, Fixed-term Treasury Reserve Accounts | Instant Access, Fixed Bonds |
| Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 1.51% | 1.35% |
| Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 1.96% | 4.30% |
| Minimum Savings Amount | £1 | £1 |
| Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | Yes | Yes |
Barclays vs TSB Account Opening Times
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
| How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | Up to 7 Working Days | 10 Working days |
| Do They Check Your Credit? | Yes | Yes |
| Current Account Switch Service | Yes | Yes |
Barclays vs TSB Features & Account Types
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
| Business Savings Account | Yes | Yes |
| Business Credit Card | Yes, via Barclaycard | Yes |
| Business Overdraft | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
| Accounts For Charities | Yes | No |
| Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | Yes |
| Joint Business Accounts Available | Yes | Yes |
| Card Type | Mastercard | Mastercard |
| Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
| In Person/Branch Banking | Yes | Yes |
| Branch Locations | UK-wide | UK-wide |
Barclays vs TSB Customer Support Options
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Phone Support Available | Yes | Yes |
| Email Support Available | Yes | Yes |
| App Based Support | Yes | Yes |
| Web Based Support | Yes | Yes |
| In person Customer Support | Yes | Yes |
Barclays vs TSB Foreign Currency Accounts
| Barclays | TSB | |
| US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
| Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
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Other Business Services From Barclays and TSB
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Business Loans | Yes | Yes |
| Commercial Mortgages | Yes | Yes |
| Invoice Financing | Yes | Yes |
| International Payments | Yes | Yes |
| Merchant Payment Services | Yes, via Barclaycard | Yes |
| Card Machines | Yes, via Barclaycard | Yes |
| Free Accounting Software | Yes, FreshBooks | No |
Barclays vs TSB Banking Basics
| Barclays | TSB | |
| Bank Type | High Street | High Street |
| FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 | Yes, up to £85,000 |
| FCA Number | 122702 | 191240 |
| Website | Barclays Website | TSB Website |
Common Comparison Questions
Does Barclays or TSB have better customer reviews?
Barclays scores 1.4 out of 5 based 9,859 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 8% are 5-star and 86% are 1-star.
Whereas, TSB scores 4.2 out of 5 based 21,942 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 56% are 5-star and 27% are 1-star.
Does Barclays or TSB have a better App?
Barclays’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,700,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 506,000 reviews.
In comparison, TSB’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 457,400 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 197,000 reviews.
Does Barclays or TSB have better business savings rates?
Barclays offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access, Fixed-term Treasury Reserve Accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.51% to 1.96%. (AER)
In contrast, TSB offers Instant Access, Fixed Bonds accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 4.30% (AER).
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