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Handelsbanken VS PayPal Debit: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Handelsbanken or PayPal Debit better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Handelsbanken and PayPal Debit 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.

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Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Trustpilot Reviews

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)2.31.4
Percent 5-Star Reviews33%20%
Percent 1- Star Reviews55%73%
Total Number of Reviews1245,277
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/handelsbanken.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.paypal.co.uk

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit App Reviews

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)2.64.1
Number of iPhone Reviews171,600
Android Review Score (out of 5)1.63.3
Number of Android Reviews691,500
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/handelsbanken-uk-corporate/id1122527533
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/paypal-business/id1053148887

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Account Fees & Charges

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Free Business Bank AccountNoNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNANA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£5No
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£20No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)30pFree
Cheques (in/out)£1.50Free
CHAPS Payments Cost£15No
SEPA Payments Cost25pNo

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Business Savings Rates

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access, Fixed Term, Notice SavingsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)NoNA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)NoNA
Minimum Savings Amount£5,000NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Account Opening Times

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
7 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?NoNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Features & Account Types

Handelsbanken Account Types
Handelsbanken Features & Account Types


PayPal Debit Account Types
PayPal Debit Features & Account Types


HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsNoYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesNo
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Customer Support Options

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Phone Support AvailableYesNo
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Foreign Currency Accounts

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • AUD – Australian dollar
  • BRL – Brazilian real
  • CAD – Canadian dollar
  • CHF – Swiss franc
  • CNY – Chinese yuan
  • EUR – Euro
  • GBP – British pound sterling
  • HKD – Hong Kong dollar
  • INR – Indian rupee
  • JPY – Japanese yen
  • KRW – South Korean won
  • MXN – Mexican peso
  • NZD – New Zealand dollar
  • PHP – Philippine peso
  • PLN – Polish zloty
  • RUB – Russian ruble
  • SGD – Singapore dollar
  • USD – United States dollar
  • ZAR – South African rand

Other Business Services From Handelsbanken and PayPal Debit

Handelsbanken Account Types
Other Handelsbanken Services


PayPal Debit Account Types
Other PayPal Debit Services


HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesNoYes
Card MachinesNoYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

Handelsbanken vs PayPal Debit Banking Basics

HandelsbankenPayPal Debit
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number197340742277
WebsiteHandelsbanken WebsitePayPal Debit Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Handelsbanken or PayPal Debit have better customer reviews?

Handelsbanken scores 2.3 out of 5 based 124 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 33% are 5-star and 55% are 1-star.

Whereas, PayPal Debit scores 1.4 out of 5 based 5,277 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 20% are 5-star and 73% are 1-star.

Does Handelsbanken or PayPal Debit have a better App?

Handelsbanken’s iPhone App is rated 2.6 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 1.6 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.

In comparison, PayPal Debit’s iPhone App is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 91,500 reviews.

Does Handelsbanken or PayPal Debit have better business savings rates?

Handelsbanken offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant Access, Fixed Term, Notice Savings with interest rates ranging from No to No. (AER)

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

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