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Monzo VS Metro Bank: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Monzo or Metro Bank better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Monzo and Metro 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.

Monzo Homepage
Monzo Homepage


Metro Bank Homepage
Metro Bank Homepage
 

Monzo vs Metro Bank Trustpilot Reviews

MonzoMetro Bank
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)3.92
Percent 5-Star Reviews77%45%
Percent 1- Star Reviews14%48%
Total Number of Reviews30,3334,764
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.monzo.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.metrobankonline.co.uk

Monzo vs Metro Bank App Reviews

MonzoMetro Bank
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.94.8
Number of iPhone Reviews189,000182,900
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.74.6
Number of Android Reviews125,00041,500
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/monzo-bank-mobile-banking/id1052238659
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/metro-bank/id1175525592

Monzo vs Metro Bank Account Fees & Charges

MonzoMetro Bank
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNo Limit12 Months
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNoFree
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£5£6.00
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free30p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£11.00%
Cheques (in/out)Unknown30p
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£25
SEPA Payments CostNo20p

Monzo vs Metro Bank Business Savings Rates

MonzoMetro Bank
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access Savings PotInstant access, Fixed term
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.60%1.10%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.60%4.41%
Minimum Savings AmountNo£1
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Monzo vs Metro Bank Account Opening Times

MonzoMetro Bank
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 8 Working days1 day
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Monzo vs Metro Bank Features & Account Types

Monzo Account Types
Monzo Features & Account Types


Metro Bank Account Types
Metro Bank Features & Account Types


MonzoMetro Bank
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingNoYes
Branch LocationsNone, online onlyLimited locations in England & Wales only

Monzo vs Metro Bank Customer Support Options

MonzoMetro Bank
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportNoYes

Monzo vs Metro Bank Foreign Currency Accounts

MonzoMetro Bank
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
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • Chinese Yuan (CNY)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Polish Zloty (PLN)
  • Czech Koruna (CZK)
  • Hungarian Forint (HUF)
  • Romanian Leu (RON)
  • Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
  • Croatian Kuna (HRK)
  • Turkish Lira (TRY)
  • South African Rand (ZAR)
  • Brazilian Real (BRL)
  • Mexican Peso (MXN)

Other Business Services From Monzo and Metro Bank

Monzo Account Types
Other Monzo Services


Metro Bank Account Types
Other Metro Bank Services


MonzoMetro Bank
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Monzo vs Metro Bank Banking Basics

MonzoMetro Bank
Bank TypeChallengerHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number730427488982
WebsiteMonzo WebsiteMetro Bank Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Monzo or Metro Bank 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, Metro Bank scores 2 out of 5 based 4,764 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 45% are 5-star and 48% are 1-star.

Does Monzo or Metro Bank 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, Metro Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 182,900 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 41,500 reviews.

Does Monzo or Metro Bank 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, Metro Bank offers Instant access, Fixed term accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.10% to 4.41% (AER).

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