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Metro Bank VS MyPOS: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Metro Bank or MyPOS better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Metro Bank 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.

Metro Bank Homepage
Metro Bank Homepage


MyPOS Homepage
MyPOS Homepage
 

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Trustpilot Reviews

Metro BankMyPOS
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)24.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews45%67%
Percent 1- Star Reviews48%11%
Total Number of Reviews4,76410,019
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.metrobankonline.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mypos.com

Metro Bank vs MyPOS App Reviews

Metro BankMyPOS
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.2
Number of iPhone Reviews182,900698
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.63.3
Number of Android Reviews41,50014,900
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/metro-bank/id1175525592
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mypos-accept-all-payments/id934401253

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Account Fees & Charges

Metro BankMyPOS
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length12 MonthsNo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£6.00No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)30p£1.50
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)1.00%£2
Cheques (in/out)30pUnknown
CHAPS Payments Cost£25No
SEPA Payments Cost20p£3

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Business Savings Rates

Metro BankMyPOS
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, Fixed termNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.10%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.41%NA
Minimum Savings Amount£1NA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Account Opening Times

Metro BankMyPOS
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 dayFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Features & Account Types

Metro Bank Account Types
Metro Bank Features & Account Types


MyPOS Account Types
MyPOS Features & Account Types


Metro BankMyPOS
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 TypeMastercardVisa
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsLimited locations in England & Wales onlyNone, online only

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Customer Support Options

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

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Foreign Currency Accounts

Metro BankMyPOS
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • Chinese Yuan (CNY)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Polish Zloty (PLN)
  • Czech Koruna (CZK)
  • Hungarian Forint (HUF)
  • Romanian Leu (RON)
  • Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
  • Croatian Kuna (HRK)
  • Turkish Lira (TRY)
  • South African Rand (ZAR)
  • Brazilian Real (BRL)
  • Mexican Peso (MXN)
No

Other Business Services From Metro Bank and MyPOS

Metro Bank Account Types
Other Metro Bank Services


MyPOS Account Types
Other MyPOS Services


Metro BankMyPOS
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesNoNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesNoYes
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

Metro Bank vs MyPOS Banking Basics

Metro BankMyPOS
Bank TypeHigh StreetOther
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number488982900826
WebsiteMetro Bank WebsiteMyPOS Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Metro Bank or MyPOS have better customer reviews?

Metro Bank scores 2 out of 5 based 4,764 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 45% are 5-star and 48% 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 Metro Bank or MyPOS have a better App?

Metro Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 182,900 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 41,500 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 Metro Bank or MyPOS have better business savings rates?

Metro Bank offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access, Fixed term with interest rates ranging from 1.10% to 4.41%. (AER)

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

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