Is Mettle or OakNorth better for your small business?
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 vs OakNorth Trustpilot Reviews
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 4.6 | 4.8 |
Percent 5-Star Reviews | 81% | 84% |
Percent 1- Star Reviews | 8% | 3% |
Total Number of Reviews | 3,418 | 8,904 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/oaknorth.co.uk
Mettle vs OakNorth App Reviews
Mettle | OakNorth | |
iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.9 | 4.8 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 25,100 | 1,600 |
Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.8 |
Number of Android Reviews | 8,890 | 468 |
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
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Free Business Bank Account | Yes | No |
Free Business Account Term Length | No Limit | NA |
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | No | £25 |
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | No | £99.99 |
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free | Free |
Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | £1.50 / £2.50 | 70p per £100 |
Cheques (in/out) | 50p | £1 per cheque |
CHAPS Payments Cost | £20 | £17 |
SEPA Payments Cost | No | No |
Mettle vs OakNorth Business Savings Rates
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Types of Business Savings Accounts | Savings pot | Fixed 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 Currencies | No | No |
Mettle vs OakNorth Account Opening Times
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | Few minutes | Few minutes |
Do They Check Your Credit? | No | No |
Current Account Switch Service | No | No |
Mettle vs OakNorth Features & Account Types


Mettle | OakNorth | |
Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
Business Savings Account | Yes | Yes |
Business Credit Card | No | No |
Business Overdraft | No | Yes |
Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
Accounts For Charities | Yes | Yes |
Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | Yes |
Joint Business Accounts Available | No | Yes |
Card Type | Mastercard | Mastercard |
Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
In Person/Branch Banking | No | No |
Branch Locations | None, online only | None, online and phone only |
Mettle vs OakNorth Customer Support Options
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Phone Support Available | Yes | Yes |
Email Support Available | Yes | Yes |
App Based Support | Yes | Yes |
Web Based Support | Yes | Yes |
In person Customer Support | No | No |
Mettle vs OakNorth Foreign Currency Accounts
Mettle | OakNorth | |
US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | No | No |
Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | No | No |
Other Currencies Available: | No | No |
Other Business Services From Mettle and OakNorth


Mettle | OakNorth | |
Business Loans | No | Yes |
Commercial Mortgages | No | Yes |
Invoice Financing | No | Yes |
International Payments | No | Yes |
Merchant Payment Services | No | Yes |
Card Machines | No | No |
Free Accounting Software | Yes | No |
Mettle vs OakNorth Banking Basics
Mettle | OakNorth | |
Bank Type | High Street/Challenger | Challenger |
FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 via NatWest | Yes, up to £85,000 |
FCA Number | 121878 | 629564 |
Website | Mettle Website | OakNorth 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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