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Mettle VS Unity Trust: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Mettle or Unity Trust better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Mettle and Unity Trust 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


Unity Trust Homepage
Unity Trust Homepage
 

Mettle vs Unity Trust Trustpilot Reviews

MettleUnity Trust
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)4.64
Percent 5-Star Reviews81%61%
Percent 1- Star Reviews8%14%
Total Number of Reviews3,418255
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/unity.co.uk

Mettle vs Unity Trust App Reviews

MettleUnity Trust
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 Unity Trust Account Fees & Charges

MettleUnity Trust
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNo£6
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeNo£6
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free14p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£1.50 / £2.5050p per £100
Cheques (in/out)50p30p per item
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£28
SEPA Payments CostNo25p

Mettle vs Unity Trust Business Savings Rates

MettleUnity Trust
Types of Business Savings AccountsSavings potInstant Access, Fixed Term
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%2.77%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.46%5.10%
Minimum Savings Amount£10No
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesNoYes
 

Mettle vs Unity Trust Account Opening Times

MettleUnity Trust
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
Few minutes7 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?NoYes
Current Account Switch ServiceNoYes

Mettle vs Unity Trust Features & Account Types

Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


Unity Trust Account Types
Unity Trust Features & Account Types


MettleUnity Trust
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 BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingNoNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNo own branches but can use NatWest, RBS or Ulster Bank locations

Mettle vs Unity Trust Customer Support Options

MettleUnity Trust
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportNoNo

Mettle vs Unity Trust Foreign Currency Accounts

MettleUnity Trust
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsNoYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsNoYes
Other Currencies Available:No
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Other Business Services From Mettle and Unity Trust

Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


Unity Trust Account Types
Other Unity Trust Services


MettleUnity Trust
Business LoansNoYes
Commercial MortgagesNoYes
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsNoYes
Merchant Payment ServicesNoYes
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Mettle vs Unity Trust Banking Basics

MettleUnity Trust
Bank TypeHigh Street/ChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000 via NatWestYes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121878204570
WebsiteMettle WebsiteUnity Trust Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Mettle or Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust scores 4 out of 5 based 255 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 61% are 5-star and 14% are 1-star.

Does Mettle or Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust’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 Unity Trust 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, Unity Trust offers Instant Access, Fixed Term accounts with interest rates ranging from 2.77% to 5.10% (AER).

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