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NatWest VS Charity Bank: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Charity Bank better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Charity Bank 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


Charity Bank Homepage
Charity Bank Homepage
 

NatWest vs Charity Bank Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestCharity Bank
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.43.3
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%33%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%34%
Total Number of Reviews5,9843
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/charitybank.org

NatWest vs Charity Bank App Reviews

NatWestCharity Bank
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 Charity Bank Account Fees & Charges

NatWestCharity Bank
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeFree
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFreeFree
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pNo
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p per itemFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£10
SEPA Payments Cost45p20p

NatWest vs Charity Bank Business Savings Rates

NatWestCharity Bank
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsCITR accounts, Easy Access, Notice Accounts, Fixed Account
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%2.02%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%4.51%
Minimum Savings AmountNo£1,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesNo
 

NatWest vs Charity Bank Account Opening Times

NatWestCharity Bank
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working daysUndisclosed
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

NatWest vs Charity Bank Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Charity Bank Account Types
Charity Bank Features & Account Types


NatWestCharity Bank
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 BankingYesNo
In Person/Branch BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsTonbridge

NatWest vs Charity Bank Customer Support Options

NatWestCharity Bank
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesNo
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs Charity Bank Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestCharity Bank
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesNo
Euro (EUR) Bank AccountsYesNo
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 Charity Bank

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Charity Bank Account Types
Other Charity Bank Services


NatWestCharity Bank
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs Charity Bank Banking Basics

NatWestCharity Bank
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882207701
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteCharity Bank Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Charity Bank 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, Charity Bank scores 3.3 out of 5 based 3 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 33% are 5-star and 34% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Charity Bank 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, Charity Bank’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 Charity Bank 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, Charity Bank offers CITR accounts, Easy Access, Notice Accounts, Fixed Account accounts with interest rates ranging from 2.02% to 4.51% (AER).

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