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Mettle VS Charity Bank: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Mettle or Charity Bank better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Mettle and Charity Bank 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.

Mettle Homepage
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Charity Bank Homepage
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Mettle vs Charity Bank Trustpilot Reviews

MettleCharity Bank
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.63.3
Percent 5-Star Reviews81%33%
Percent 1- Star Reviews8%34%
Total Number of Reviews3,4183
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/charitybank.org

Mettle vs Charity Bank App Reviews

MettleCharity Bank
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.9No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews25,100No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of Android Reviews8,890No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

Mettle vs Charity Bank Account Fees & Charges

MettleCharity Bank
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNoFree
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNoFree
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeNo
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£1.50 / £2.50Free
Cheques (in/out)50pFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£10
SEPA Payments CostNo20p

Mettle vs Charity Bank Business Savings Rates

MettleCharity Bank
Types of Business Savings AccountsSavings potCITR accounts, Easy Access, Notice Accounts, Fixed Account
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%2.02%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.46%4.51%
Minimum Savings Amount£10£1,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesNoNo
 

Mettle vs Charity Bank Account Opening Times

MettleCharity Bank
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
Few minutesUndisclosed
Do They Check Your Credit?NoYes
Current Account Switch ServiceNoYes

Mettle vs Charity Bank Features & Account Types

Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


Charity Bank Account Types
Charity Bank Features & Account Types


MettleCharity Bank
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftNoNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingNoNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyTonbridge

Mettle vs Charity Bank Customer Support Options

MettleCharity Bank
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportNoNo

Mettle vs Charity Bank Foreign Currency Accounts

MettleCharity Bank
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsNoNo
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsNoNo
Other Currencies Available:NoNo

Other Business Services From Mettle and Charity Bank

Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


Charity Bank Account Types
Other Charity Bank Services


MettleCharity Bank
Business LoansNoYes
Commercial MortgagesNoYes
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsNoYes
Merchant Payment ServicesNoNo
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Mettle vs Charity Bank Banking Basics

MettleCharity Bank
Bank TypeHigh Street/ChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000 via NatWestYes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121878207701
WebsiteMettle WebsiteCharity Bank Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Mettle or Charity Bank have better customer reviews?

Mettle scores 4.6 out of 5 based 3,418 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 81% are 5-star and 8% are 1-star.

Whereas, Charity Bank scores 3.3 out of 5 based 3 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 33% are 5-star and 34% are 1-star.

Does Mettle or Charity Bank have a better App?

Mettle’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 25,100 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 8,890 reviews.

In comparison, Charity Bank’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 Mettle or Charity Bank have better business savings rates?

Mettle offers the following types of business savings accounts: Savings pot with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 1.46%. (AER)

In contrast, Charity Bank offers CITR accounts, Easy Access, Notice Accounts, Fixed Account accounts with interest rates ranging from 2.02% to 4.51% (AER).

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