Is Mettle or Redwood Bank better for your small business?
Below we look at both Mettle and Redwood 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 vs Redwood Bank Trustpilot Reviews
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 4.6 | 2.9 |
Percent 5-Star Reviews | 81% | 46% |
Percent 1- Star Reviews | 8% | 39% |
Total Number of Reviews | 3,418 | 13 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/redwoodbank.co.uk
Mettle vs Redwood Bank App Reviews
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.9 | No Rating |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 25,100 | No Reviews |
Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | No Rating |
Number of Android Reviews | 8,890 | No Reviews |
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/
Mettle vs Redwood Bank Account Fees & Charges
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
Free Business Bank Account | Yes | No |
Free Business Account Term Length | No Limit | NA |
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | No | £10 |
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | No | £15 |
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | Free | Free |
Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | £1.50 / £2.50 | 70p per £100 |
Cheques (in/out) | 50p | £1 |
CHAPS Payments Cost | £20 | £25 |
SEPA Payments Cost | No | No |
Mettle vs Redwood Bank Business Savings Rates
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
Types of Business Savings Accounts | Savings pot | Fixed Term, Notice Savings |
Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 1.46% | 3.75% |
Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 1.46% | 4.70% |
Minimum Savings Amount | £10 | £10,000 |
Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | No | No |
Mettle vs Redwood Bank Account Opening Times
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
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 Redwood Bank Features & Account Types


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


Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
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 Redwood Bank Banking Basics
Mettle | Redwood Bank | |
Bank Type | High Street/Challenger | Challenger |
FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 via NatWest | Yes, up to £85,000 |
FCA Number | 121878 | 755924 |
Website | Mettle Website | Redwood Bank Website |
Common Comparison Questions
Does Mettle or Redwood 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, Redwood Bank scores 2.9 out of 5 based 13 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 46% are 5-star and 39% are 1-star.
Does Mettle or Redwood 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, Redwood 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 Redwood 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, Redwood Bank offers Fixed Term, Notice Savings accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.75% to 4.70% (AER).
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