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Nationwide VS Mettle: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is Nationwide or Mettle better for your small business?



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Below we look at both Nationwide and Mettle 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.

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Nationwide vs Mettle Trustpilot Reviews

NationwideMettle
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.74.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews15%81%
Percent 1- Star Reviews75%8%
Total Number of Reviews5,5093,418
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.nationwide.co.uk
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mettle.co.uk

Nationwide vs Mettle App Reviews

NationwideMettle
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.9
Number of iPhone Reviews595,00025,100
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.54.8
Number of Android Reviews106,0008,890
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/nationwide-mobile-banking/id542355130
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/mettle-business-bank-account/id1411976870

Nationwide vs Mettle Account Fees & Charges

NationwideMettle
Free Business Bank AccountNoYes
Free Business Account Term LengthNANo Limit
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee£6.50No
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee£30No
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)FreeFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)1%£1.50 / £2.50
Cheques (in/out)£1.5050p
CHAPS Payments Cost£15£20
SEPA Payments CostNoNo

Nationwide vs Mettle Business Savings Rates

NationwideMettle
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, Limited access, Fixed rateSavings pot
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)2.25%1.46%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)6.50%1.46%
Minimum Savings Amount£1£10
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

Nationwide vs Mettle Account Opening Times

NationwideMettle
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
7 Working daysFew minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

Nationwide vs Mettle Features & Account Types

Nationwide Account Types
Nationwide Features & Account Types


Mettle Account Types
Mettle Features & Account Types


NationwideMettle
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeVisaMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wideNone, online only

Nationwide vs Mettle Customer Support Options

NationwideMettle
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

Nationwide vs Mettle Foreign Currency Accounts

NationwideMettle
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesNo
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesNo
Other Currencies Available:
  • Canadian Dollar
  • Australian Dollar
No

Other Business Services From Nationwide and Mettle

Nationwide Account Types
Other Nationwide Services


Mettle Account Types
Other Mettle Services


NationwideMettle
Business LoansNoNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingNoNo
International PaymentsYesNo
Merchant Payment ServicesNoNo
Card MachinesNoNo
Free Accounting SoftwareNoYes

Nationwide vs Mettle Banking Basics

NationwideMettle
Bank TypeBuilding SocietyHigh Street/Challenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000 via NatWest
FCA Number106078121878
WebsiteNationwide WebsiteMettle Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does Nationwide or Mettle have better customer reviews?

Nationwide scores 1.7 out of 5 based 5,509 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 15% are 5-star and 75% are 1-star.

Whereas, Mettle scores 4.6 out of 5 based 3,418 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 81% are 5-star and 8% are 1-star.

Does Nationwide or Mettle have a better App?

Nationwide’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 595,000 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 106,000 reviews.

In comparison, 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.

Does Nationwide or Mettle have better business savings rates?

Nationwide offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access, Limited access, Fixed rate with interest rates ranging from 2.25% to 6.50%. (AER)

In contrast, Mettle offers Savings pot accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 1.46% (AER).

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