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Monzo VS Aldermore: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Monzo or Aldermore better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Monzo and Aldermore 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.

Monzo Homepage
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Aldermore Homepage
Aldermore Homepage
 

Monzo vs Aldermore Trustpilot Reviews

MonzoAldermore
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)3.94.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews77%80%
Percent 1- Star Reviews14%9%
Total Number of Reviews30,3334,424
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.monzo.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.aldermore.co.uk

Monzo vs Aldermore App Reviews

MonzoAldermore
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.9No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews189,000No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.7No Rating
Number of Android Reviews125,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/monzo-bank-mobile-banking/id1052238659
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

Monzo vs Aldermore Account Fees & Charges

MonzoAldermore
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNo£12.50
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£5£30
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£175p / £2 + 2.75%
Cheques (in/out)UnknownFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£30
SEPA Payments CostNoNo

Monzo vs Aldermore Business Savings Rates

MonzoAldermore
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access Savings PotFixed rate, Easy access
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.60%3.25%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.60%4.60%
Minimum Savings AmountNo£1,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Monzo vs Aldermore Account Opening Times

MonzoAldermore
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 8 Working days2 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Monzo vs Aldermore Features & Account Types

Monzo Account Types
Monzo Features & Account Types


Aldermore Account Types
Aldermore Features & Account Types


MonzoAldermore
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesNo
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingNoNo
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyNone, online and phone only

Monzo vs Aldermore Customer Support Options

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

Monzo vs Aldermore Foreign Currency Accounts

MonzoAldermore
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • AED – United Arab Emirates dirham
  • AUD – Australian dollar
  • BGN – Bulgarian lev
  • BRL – Brazilian real
  • CAD – Canadian dollar
  • CHF – Swiss franc
  • CZK – Czech koruna
  • DKK – Danish krone
  • EUR – Euro
  • GBP – British pound
  • HRK – Croatian kuna
  • HUF – Hungarian forint
  • ILS – Israeli new shekel
  • ISK – Icelandic króna
  • JPY – Japanese yen
  • KRW – South Korean won
  • MXN – Mexican peso
  • MYR – Malaysian ringgit
  • NOK – Norwegian krone
  • NZD – New Zealand dollar
  • PLN – Polish zloty
  • RON – Romanian leu
  • RUB – Russian ruble
  • SEK – Swedish krona
  • SGD – Singapore dollar
  • THB – Thai baht
  • TRY – Turkish lira
  • USD – United States dollar
  • EUR (Euro)
  • USD (US Dollar)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)
  • DKK (Danish Krone)
  • NOK (Norwegian Krone)

Other Business Services From Monzo and Aldermore

Monzo Account Types
Other Monzo Services


Aldermore Account Types
Other Aldermore Services


MonzoAldermore
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Monzo vs Aldermore Banking Basics

MonzoAldermore
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number730427204503
WebsiteMonzo WebsiteAldermore Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Monzo or Aldermore have better customer reviews?

Monzo scores 3.9 out of 5 based 30,333 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 77% are 5-star and 14% are 1-star.

Whereas, Aldermore scores 4.6 out of 5 based 4,424 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 80% are 5-star and 9% are 1-star.

Does Monzo or Aldermore have a better App?

Monzo’s iPhone App is rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 189,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 125,000 reviews.

In comparison, Aldermore’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 Monzo or Aldermore have better business savings rates?

Monzo offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant Access Savings Pot with interest rates ranging from 1.60% to 1.60%. (AER)

In contrast, Aldermore offers Fixed rate, Easy access accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.25% to 4.60% (AER).

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