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Monzo VS Unity Trust: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Monzo or Unity Trust better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Monzo 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.

Monzo Homepage
Monzo Homepage


Unity Trust Homepage
Unity Trust Homepage
 

Monzo vs Unity Trust Trustpilot Reviews

MonzoUnity Trust
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)3.94
Percent 5-Star Reviews77%61%
Percent 1- Star Reviews14%14%
Total Number of Reviews30,333255
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.monzo.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/unity.co.uk

Monzo vs Unity Trust App Reviews

MonzoUnity Trust
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 Unity Trust Account Fees & Charges

MonzoUnity Trust
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term LengthNo LimitNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeNo£6
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£5£6
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)Free14p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)£150p per £100
Cheques (in/out)Unknown30p per item
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£28
SEPA Payments CostNo25p

Monzo vs Unity Trust Business Savings Rates

MonzoUnity Trust
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant Access Savings PotInstant Access, Fixed Term
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.60%2.77%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)1.60%5.10%
Minimum Savings AmountNoNo
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

Monzo vs Unity Trust Account Opening Times

MonzoUnity Trust
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
1 to 8 Working days7 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

Monzo vs Unity Trust Features & Account Types

Monzo Account Types
Monzo Features & Account Types


Unity Trust Account Types
Unity Trust Features & Account Types


MonzoUnity Trust
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesNoYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
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

Monzo vs Unity Trust Customer Support Options

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

Monzo vs Unity Trust Foreign Currency Accounts

MonzoUnity Trust
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
  • 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 Monzo and Unity Trust

Monzo Account Types
Other Monzo Services


Unity Trust Account Types
Other Unity Trust Services


MonzoUnity Trust
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

Monzo vs Unity Trust Banking Basics

MonzoUnity Trust
Bank TypeChallengerChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number730427204570
WebsiteMonzo WebsiteUnity Trust Website

Common Comparison Questions

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

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

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