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NatWest VS 3S Money: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or 3S Money better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and 3S Money 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.

NatWest Homepage
NatWest Homepage


3S Money Homepage
3S Money Homepage
 

NatWest vs 3S Money Trustpilot Reviews

NatWest3S Money
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%93%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%5%
Total Number of Reviews5,984730
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/3s.money

NatWest vs 3S Money App Reviews

NatWest3S Money
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.8No Rating
Number of iPhone Reviews456,700No Reviews
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.4No Rating
Number of Android Reviews349,000No Reviews
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://www.apple.com/uk/app-store/

NatWest vs 3S Money Account Fees & Charges

NatWest3S Money
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree$100
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree$100
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pFree + 60p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p per item£1
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£20
SEPA Payments Cost45p€1

NatWest vs 3S Money Business Savings Rates

NatWest3S Money
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsNone
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%NA
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%NA
Minimum Savings AmountNoNA
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

NatWest vs 3S Money Account Opening Times

NatWest3S Money
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days15 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

NatWest vs 3S Money Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


3S Money Account Types
3S Money Features & Account Types


NatWest3S Money
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsNone, online only

NatWest vs 3S Money Customer Support Options

NatWest3S Money
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs 3S Money Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWest3S Money
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesYes
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesYes
Other Currencies Available:
  • AED (United Arab Emirates Dirham)
  • KWD (Kuwaiti Dinar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • LTL (Lithuanian Litas)
  • BGN (Bulgarian Lev)
  • MAD (Moroccan Dirham)
  • BHD (Bahraini Dinar)
  • MUR (Mauritian Rupee)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • MXN (Mexican Peso)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • NOK (Norwegian Krone)
  • CZK (Czech Koruna)
  • OMR (Omani Rial)
  • DKK (Danish Krone)
  • PLN (Polish Zloty)
  • QAR (Qatari Rial)
  • SAR (Saudi Riyals)
  • HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
  • SEK (Swedish Krona)
  • HRK (Croatian Kuna)
  • SGD (Singaporean Dollar)
  • HUF (Hungarian Forint)
  • THB (Thai Baht)
  • ILS (Israeli Shekel)
  • TRY (Turkish Lira)
  • JPY (Japanese Yen)
  • KES (Kenyan Shilling)
  • ZAR (South African Rand)
No

Other Business Services From NatWest and 3S Money

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


3S Money Account Types
Other 3S Money Services


NatWest3S Money
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

NatWest vs 3S Money Banking Basics

NatWest3S Money
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882900918
WebsiteNatWest Website3S Money Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or 3S Money have better customer reviews?

NatWest scores 1.4 out of 5 based 5,984 Trustpilot reviews. Of these reviews 8% are 5-star and 86% are 1-star.

Whereas, 3S Money scores 4.7 out of 5 based 730 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 93% are 5-star and 5% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or 3S Money have a better App?

NatWest’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 456,700 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 349,000 reviews.

In comparison, 3S Money’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 NatWest or 3S Money have better business savings rates?

NatWest offers the following types of business savings accounts: Instant access, notice and fixed-term savings accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.46% to 4.25%. (AER)

In contrast, 3S Money offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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