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Lloyds Bank VS TSB: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Lloyds Bank or TSB better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Lloyds Bank 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.

Lloyds Bank Homepage
Lloyds Bank Homepage


TSB Homepage
TSB Homepage
 

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Trustpilot Reviews

Lloyds BankTSB
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.74.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews13%56%
Percent 1- Star Reviews79%27%
Total Number of Reviews4,31121,942
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/lloydsbank.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk

Lloyds Bank vs TSB App Reviews

Lloyds BankTSB
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews1,900,000457,400
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.64.4
Number of Android Reviews317,000197,000
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lloyds-bank-mobile-banking/id469964520
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Account Fees & Charges

Lloyds BankTSB
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length12 Months30 Months
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£8.50£5
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£8.50£40
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free / 20pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£85p / £1.50 per £10070p per £100
Cheques (in/out)85p per cheque70p
CHAPS Payments Cost£30£30
SEPA Payments Cost£5£2

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Business Savings Rates

Lloyds BankTSB
Types of Business Savings AccountsFixed Term Deposit, Instant access account, Notice accountsInstant Access, Fixed Bonds
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.31%1.35%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.37%4.30%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£1
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Account Opening Times

Lloyds BankTSB
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
7 Working days10 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Features & Account Types

Lloyds Bank Account Types
Lloyds Bank Features & Account Types


TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


Lloyds BankTSB
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 BankingYesYes
Branch LocationsUK-wideUK-wide

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Customer Support Options

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

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Foreign Currency Accounts

Lloyds BankTSB
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)
  • Euros
  • US Dollars
  • Canadian Dollars
  • Australian Dollars
  • New Zealand Dollars
  • Swiss Francs
  • Japanese Yen
  • Chinese Yuan
  • Singapore Dollars
  • Hong Kong Dollars
  • Danish Kroner
  • Norwegian Kroner
  • Swedish Kroner
  • Czech Koruna
  • Hungarian Forint
  • Polish Zloty
  • Romanian Leu
  • Bulgarian Lev
  • Croatian Kuna
  • Turkish Lira
  • Israeli Shekel
  • South African Rand
  • Mexican Peso
  • Argentinian Peso
  • Brazilian Real

Other Business Services From Lloyds Bank and TSB

Lloyds Bank Account Types
Other Lloyds Bank Services


TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


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

Lloyds Bank vs TSB Banking Basics

Lloyds BankTSB
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number119278191240
WebsiteLloyds Bank WebsiteTSB Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Lloyds Bank or TSB 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, TSB scores 4.2 out of 5 based 21,942 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 56% are 5-star and 27% are 1-star.

Does Lloyds Bank or TSB 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, 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 Lloyds Bank or TSB 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, TSB offers Instant Access, Fixed Bonds accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 4.30% (AER).

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