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NatWest VS GoSolo: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or GoSolo better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and GoSolo 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


GoSolo Homepage
GoSolo Homepage
 

NatWest vs GoSolo Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestGoSolo
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.42.6
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%39%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%47%
Total Number of Reviews5,98474
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/gosolo.net

NatWest vs GoSolo App Reviews

NatWestGoSolo
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.6
Number of iPhone Reviews456,70091
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.43.6
Number of Android Reviews349,00061
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/gosolo-smart-business-account/id1569028757

NatWest vs GoSolo Account Fees & Charges

NatWestGoSolo
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length24 Months12 Months
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeFree
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFreeFree
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p2% + 20p
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100£1.50
Cheques (in/out)70p per item£2.69
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£15
SEPA Payments Cost45p30p

NatWest vs GoSolo Business Savings Rates

NatWestGoSolo
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 GoSolo Account Opening Times

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

NatWest vs GoSolo Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


GoSolo Account Types
GoSolo Features & Account Types


NatWestGoSolo
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
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 only

NatWest vs GoSolo Customer Support Options

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

NatWest vs GoSolo Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestGoSolo
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 GoSolo

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


GoSolo Account Types
Other GoSolo Services


NatWestGoSolo
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

NatWest vs GoSolo Banking Basics

NatWestGoSolo
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882902961
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteGoSolo Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or GoSolo 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, GoSolo scores 2.6 out of 5 based 74 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 39% are 5-star and 47% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or GoSolo 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, GoSolo’s iPhone App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 91 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.6 out of 5 based on 61 reviews.

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

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