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HSBC VS Amaiz: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is HSBC or Amaiz better for your small business?



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Below we look at both HSBC and Amaiz 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.

HSBC Homepage
HSBC Homepage


Amaiz Homepage
Amaiz Homepage
 

HSBC vs Amaiz Trustpilot Reviews

HSBCAmaiz
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.54.1
Percent 5-Star Reviews7%68%
Percent 1- Star Reviews88%20%
Total Number of Reviews8,399168
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.hsbc.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/amaiz.com

HSBC vs Amaiz App Reviews

HSBCAmaiz
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews1,400,000No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of Android Reviews260,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hsbc-uk-mobile-banking/id1220329065
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

HSBC vs Amaiz Account Fees & Charges

HSBCAmaiz
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length12 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£6.50£49
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£10£99
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£1.50Free
Cheques (in/out)50p per chequeFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£17£15
SEPA Payments Cost20p£3

HSBC vs Amaiz Business Savings Rates

HSBCAmaiz
Types of Business Savings AccountsBusiness Money Manager, Business Money Market, Clients DepositNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)0.10%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)2.02%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

HSBC vs Amaiz Account Opening Times

HSBCAmaiz
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
7 to 10 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

HSBC vs Amaiz Features & Account Types

HSBC Account Types
HSBC Features & Account Types


Amaiz Account Types
Amaiz Features & Account Types


HSBCAmaiz
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeVisaMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

HSBC vs Amaiz Customer Support Options

HSBCAmaiz
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

HSBC vs Amaiz Foreign Currency Accounts

HSBCAmaiz
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Australian dollar (AUD)
  • Bahraini dinar (BHD)
  • Brunei dollar (BND)
  • Canadian dollar (CAD)
  • Chinese yuan (CNY)
  • Czech koruna (CZK)
  • Danish krone (DKK)
  • Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
  • Hungarian forint (HUF)
  • Indian rupee (INR)
  • Indonesian rupiah (IDR)
  • Israeli shekel (ILS)
  • Japanese yen (JPY)
  • Kuwaiti dinar (KWD)
  • Malaysian ringgit (MYR)
  • New Zealand dollar (NZD)
  • Norwegian krone (NOK)
  • Omani rial (OMR)
  • Polish zloty (PLN)
  • Qatari riyal (QAR)
  • Saudi riyal (SAR)
  • Singapore dollar (SGD)
  • South African rand (ZAR)
  • South Korean won (KRW)
  • Swiss franc (CHF)
  • Swedish krona (SEK)
  • Thai baht (THB)
  • United Arab Emirates dirham (AED)
  • EUR (Euro)
  • USD (US Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • JPY (Japanese Yen)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • PLN (Polish Zloty)
  • RON (Romanian Leu)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)
  • TRY (Turkish Lira)

Other Business Services From HSBC and Amaiz

HSBC Account Types
Other HSBC Services


Amaiz Account Types
Other Amaiz Services


HSBCAmaiz
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

HSBC vs Amaiz Banking Basics

HSBCAmaiz
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number765112900857
WebsiteHSBC WebsiteAmaiz Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does HSBC or Amaiz have better customer reviews?

HSBC scores 1.5 out of 5 based 8,399 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 7% are 5-star and 88% are 1-star.

Whereas, Amaiz scores 4.1 out of 5 based 168 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 68% are 5-star and 20% are 1-star.

Does HSBC or Amaiz have a better App?

HSBC’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,400,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 260,000 reviews.

In comparison, Amaiz’s iPhone App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews. And it’s Android App is rated No Rating out of 5 based on No Reviews reviews.

Does HSBC or Amaiz have better business savings rates?

HSBC offers the following types of business savings accounts: Business Money Manager, Business Money Market, Clients Deposit with interest rates ranging from 0.10% to 2.02%. (AER)

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

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