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NatWest VS Anna: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Anna better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Anna 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


Anna Homepage
Anna Homepage
 

NatWest vs Anna Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestAnna
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%85%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%8%
Total Number of Reviews5,9842,677
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/anna.money

NatWest vs Anna App Reviews

NatWestAnna
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.5
Number of iPhone Reviews456,700846
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.43.9
Number of Android Reviews349,0001,300
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/anna-business-account-tax/id1333008275

NatWest vs Anna Account Fees & Charges

NatWestAnna
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length24 Months1 Month
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£14.90
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£49.90
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p20p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100£1
Cheques (in/out)70p per itemFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20No
SEPA Payments Cost45pNo

NatWest vs Anna Business Savings Rates

NatWestAnna
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 CurrenciesYesYes
 

NatWest vs Anna Account Opening Times

NatWestAnna
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days3 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

NatWest vs Anna Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Anna Account Types
Anna Features & Account Types


NatWestAnna
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsNone, online only

NatWest vs Anna Customer Support Options

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

NatWest vs Anna Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestAnna
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)
  • GBP (British Pound)
  • EUR (Euro)
  • USD (United States Dollar)

Other Business Services From NatWest and Anna

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Anna Account Types
Other Anna Services


NatWestAnna
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs Anna Banking Basics

NatWestAnna
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882789333
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteAnna Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Anna 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, Anna scores 4.6 out of 5 based 2,677 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 85% are 5-star and 8% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Anna 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, Anna’s iPhone App is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 846 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.9 out of 5 based on 1,300 reviews.

Does NatWest or Anna 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, Anna offers None accounts with interest rates ranging from NA to NA (AER).

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