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NatWest VS Handelsbanken: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Handelsbanken better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Handelsbanken 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


Handelsbanken Homepage
Handelsbanken Homepage
 

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestHandelsbanken
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.42.3
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%33%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%55%
Total Number of Reviews5,984124
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/handelsbanken.co.uk

NatWest vs Handelsbanken App Reviews

NatWestHandelsbanken
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.82.6
Number of iPhone Reviews456,70017
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.41.6
Number of Android Reviews349,0006
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/handelsbanken-uk-corporate/id1122527533

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Account Fees & Charges

NatWestHandelsbanken
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£5
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£20
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10030p
Cheques (in/out)70p per item£1.50
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£15
SEPA Payments Cost45p25p

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Business Savings Rates

NatWestHandelsbanken
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsInstant Access, Fixed Term, Notice Savings
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%No
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%No
Minimum Savings AmountNo£5,000
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Account Opening Times

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

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Handelsbanken Account Types
Handelsbanken Features & Account Types


NatWestHandelsbanken
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesNo
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesYes
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsUK-wide

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Customer Support Options

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

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestHandelsbanken
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)
  • Australian Dollar (AUD)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • Swedish Krona (SEK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)

Other Business Services From NatWest and Handelsbanken

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Handelsbanken Account Types
Other Handelsbanken Services


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

NatWest vs Handelsbanken Banking Basics

NatWestHandelsbanken
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882197340
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteHandelsbanken Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken scores 2.3 out of 5 based 124 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 33% are 5-star and 55% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken’s iPhone App is rated 2.6 out of 5 based on 17 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 1.6 out of 5 based on 6 reviews.

Does NatWest or Handelsbanken 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, Handelsbanken offers Instant Access, Fixed Term, Notice Savings accounts with interest rates ranging from No to No (AER).

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