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NatWest VS Cater Allen: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Cater Allen better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Cater Allen 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


Cater Allen Homepage
Cater Allen Homepage
 

NatWest vs Cater Allen Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestCater Allen
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.41.9
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%7%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%80%
Total Number of Reviews5,984136
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.caterallen.co.uk

NatWest vs Cater Allen App Reviews

NatWestCater Allen
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 Cater Allen Account Fees & Charges

NatWestCater Allen
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeFree
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£25
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p£2
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p per item£6
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£25
SEPA Payments Cost45p£2

NatWest vs Cater Allen Business Savings Rates

NatWestCater Allen
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsFixed Term, Notice Account
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%3.00%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%4.70%
Minimum Savings AmountNoNo
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

NatWest vs Cater Allen Account Opening Times

NatWestCater Allen
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days7 days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

NatWest vs Cater Allen Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Cater Allen Account Types
Cater Allen Features & Account Types


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

NatWest vs Cater Allen Customer Support Options

NatWestCater Allen
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs Cater Allen Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestCater Allen
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)
  • CHF (Swiss Franc)
  • CAD (Canadian Dollar)
  • AUD (Australian Dollar)
  • NZD (New Zealand Dollar)
  • SGD (Singapore Dollar)
  • HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)

Other Business Services From NatWest and Cater Allen

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Cater Allen Account Types
Other Cater Allen Services


NatWestCater Allen
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs Cater Allen Banking Basics

NatWestCater Allen
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882178737
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteCater Allen Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen scores 1.9 out of 5 based 136 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 7% are 5-star and 80% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen’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 Cater Allen 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, Cater Allen offers Fixed Term, Notice Account accounts with interest rates ranging from 3.00% to 4.70% (AER).

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