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Lloyds Bank VS Monzo: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Lloyds Bank or Monzo better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Lloyds Bank and Monzo 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.

Lloyds Bank Homepage
Lloyds Bank Homepage


Monzo Homepage
Monzo Homepage
 

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Trustpilot Reviews

Lloyds BankMonzo
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.73.9
Percent 5-Star Reviews13%77%
Percent 1- Star Reviews79%14%
Total Number of Reviews4,31130,333
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/lloydsbank.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.monzo.com

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo App Reviews

Lloyds BankMonzo
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.9
Number of iPhone Reviews1,900,000189,000
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.64.7
Number of Android Reviews317,000125,000
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lloyds-bank-mobile-banking/id469964520
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/monzo-bank-mobile-banking/id1052238659

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Account Fees & Charges

Lloyds BankMonzo
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length12 MonthsNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£8.50No
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£8.50£5
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free / 20pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£85p / £1.50 per £100£1
Cheques (in/out)85p per chequeUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£20
SEPA Payments Cost£5No

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Business Savings Rates

Lloyds BankMonzo
Types of Business Savings AccountsFixed Term Deposit, Instant access account, Notice accountsInstant Access Savings Pot
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.31%1.60%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.37%1.60%
Minimum Savings Amount£1No
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Account Opening Times

Lloyds BankMonzo
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
7 Working days1 to 8 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Features & Account Types

Lloyds Bank Account Types
Lloyds Bank Features & Account Types


Monzo Account Types
Monzo Features & Account Types


Lloyds BankMonzo
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeVisaMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Customer Support Options

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

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Foreign Currency Accounts

Lloyds BankMonzo
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Chinese Yuan (CNY)
  • AED – United Arab Emirates dirham
  • AUD – Australian dollar
  • BGN – Bulgarian lev
  • BRL – Brazilian real
  • CAD – Canadian dollar
  • CHF – Swiss franc
  • CZK – Czech koruna
  • DKK – Danish krone
  • EUR – Euro
  • GBP – British pound
  • HRK – Croatian kuna
  • HUF – Hungarian forint
  • ILS – Israeli new shekel
  • ISK – Icelandic króna
  • JPY – Japanese yen
  • KRW – South Korean won
  • MXN – Mexican peso
  • MYR – Malaysian ringgit
  • NOK – Norwegian krone
  • NZD – New Zealand dollar
  • PLN – Polish zloty
  • RON – Romanian leu
  • RUB – Russian ruble
  • SEK – Swedish krona
  • SGD – Singapore dollar
  • THB – Thai baht
  • TRY – Turkish lira
  • USD – United States dollar

Other Business Services From Lloyds Bank and Monzo

Lloyds Bank Account Types
Other Lloyds Bank Services


Monzo Account Types
Other Monzo Services


Lloyds BankMonzo
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

Lloyds Bank vs Monzo Banking Basics

Lloyds BankMonzo
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number119278730427
WebsiteLloyds Bank WebsiteMonzo Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Lloyds Bank or Monzo have better customer reviews?

Lloyds Bank scores 1.7 out of 5 based 4,311 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 13% are 5-star and 79% are 1-star.

Whereas, Monzo scores 3.9 out of 5 based 30,333 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 77% are 5-star and 14% are 1-star.

Does Lloyds Bank or Monzo have a better App?

Lloyds Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,900,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 317,000 reviews.

In comparison, Monzo’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 189,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 125,000 reviews.

Does Lloyds Bank or Monzo have better business savings rates?

Lloyds Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: Fixed Term Deposit, Instant access account, Notice accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.31% to 4.37%. (AER)

In contrast, Monzo offers Instant Access Savings Pot accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.60% to 1.60% (AER).

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