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Mettle VS OakNorth: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Mettle or OakNorth better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Mettle and OakNorth 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
Mettle Homepage


OakNorth Homepage
OakNorth Homepage
 

Mettle vs OakNorth Trustpilot Reviews

MettleOakNorth
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.64.8
Percent 5-Star Reviews81%84%
Percent 1- Star Reviews8%3%
Total Number of Reviews3,4188,904
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/oaknorth.co.uk

Mettle vs OakNorth App Reviews

MettleOakNorth
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.94.8
Number of iPhone Reviews25,1001,600
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of Android Reviews8,890468
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/oaknorth-savings/id1476387507

Mettle vs OakNorth Account Fees & Charges

MettleOakNorth
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNo£25
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNo£99.99
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£1.50 / £2.5070p per £100
Cheques (in/out)50p£1 per cheque
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£17
SEPA Payments CostNoNo

Mettle vs OakNorth Business Savings Rates

MettleOakNorth
Types of Business Savings AccountsSavings potFixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%3.85%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.46%3.85%
Minimum Savings Amount£10£10,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesNoNo
 

Mettle vs OakNorth Account Opening Times

MettleOakNorth
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
Few minutesFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?NoNo
Current Account Switch ServiceNoNo

Mettle vs OakNorth Features & Account Types

Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


OakNorth Account Types
OakNorth Features & Account Types


MettleOakNorth
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardNoNo
Business OverdraftNoYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableNoYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingNoNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNone, online and phone only

Mettle vs OakNorth Customer Support Options

MettleOakNorth
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportNoNo

Mettle vs OakNorth Foreign Currency Accounts

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

Other Business Services From Mettle and OakNorth

Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


OakNorth Account Types
Other OakNorth Services


MettleOakNorth
Business LoansNoYes
Commercial MortgagesNoYes
Invoice FinancingNoYes
International PaymentsNoYes
Merchant Payment ServicesNoYes
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Mettle vs OakNorth Banking Basics

MettleOakNorth
Bank TypeHigh Street/ChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000 via NatWestYes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121878629564
WebsiteMettle WebsiteOakNorth Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Mettle or OakNorth 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, OakNorth scores 4.8 out of 5 based 8,904 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 84% are 5-star and 3% are 1-star.

Does Mettle or OakNorth 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, OakNorth’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 468 reviews.

Does Mettle or OakNorth 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, OakNorth offers Fixed Term, Notice Accounts, Easy Access accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.85% to 3.85% (AER).

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