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HSBC VS MyPOS: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is HSBC or MyPOS better for your small business?



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Below we look at both HSBC 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.

HSBC Homepage
HSBC Homepage


MyPOS Homepage
MyPOS Homepage
 

HSBC vs MyPOS Trustpilot Reviews

HSBCMyPOS
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.54.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews7%67%
Percent 1- Star Reviews88%11%
Total Number of Reviews8,39910,019
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.hsbc.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mypos.com

HSBC vs MyPOS App Reviews

HSBCMyPOS
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.2
Number of iPhone Reviews1,400,000698
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.83.3
Number of Android Reviews260,00014,900
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/hsbc-uk-mobile-banking/id1220329065
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypos-accept-all-payments/id934401253

HSBC vs MyPOS Account Fees & Charges

HSBCMyPOS
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length12 MonthsNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£6.50No
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£10No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p£1.50
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£1.50£2
Cheques (in/out)50p per chequeUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£17No
SEPA Payments Cost20p£3

HSBC vs MyPOS Business Savings Rates

HSBCMyPOS
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 CurrenciesYesNo
 

HSBC vs MyPOS Account Opening Times

HSBCMyPOS
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 ServiceYesNo

HSBC vs MyPOS Features & Account Types

HSBC Account Types
HSBC Features & Account Types


MyPOS Account Types
MyPOS Features & Account Types


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

HSBC vs MyPOS Customer Support Options

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

HSBC vs MyPOS Foreign Currency Accounts

HSBCMyPOS
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)
No

Other Business Services From HSBC and MyPOS

HSBC Account Types
Other HSBC Services


MyPOS Account Types
Other MyPOS Services


HSBCMyPOS
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

HSBC vs MyPOS Banking Basics

HSBCMyPOS
Bank TypeHigh StreetOther
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number765112900826
WebsiteHSBC WebsiteMyPOS Website

Common Comparison Questions

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

Does HSBC or MyPOS 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, 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 HSBC or MyPOS 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, MyPOS offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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