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NatWest VS PayPal Debit: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or PayPal Debit better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and PayPal Debit 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


PayPal Debit Homepage
PayPal Debit Homepage
 

NatWest vs PayPal Debit Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestPayPal Debit
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.41.4
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%20%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%73%
Total Number of Reviews5,9845,277
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.paypal.co.uk

NatWest vs PayPal Debit App Reviews

NatWestPayPal Debit
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.1
Number of iPhone Reviews456,7001,600
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.43.3
Number of Android Reviews349,00091,500
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/paypal-business/id1053148887

NatWest vs PayPal Debit Account Fees & Charges

NatWestPayPal Debit
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFreeNo
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free
Cheques (in/out)70p per itemFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20No
SEPA Payments Cost45pNo

NatWest vs PayPal Debit Business Savings Rates

NatWestPayPal Debit
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 PayPal Debit Account Opening Times

NatWestPayPal Debit
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 PayPal Debit Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


PayPal Debit Account Types
PayPal Debit Features & Account Types


NatWestPayPal Debit
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesNo
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 PayPal Debit Customer Support Options

NatWestPayPal Debit
Phone Support AvailableYesNo
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs PayPal Debit Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestPayPal Debit
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)
  • AUD – Australian dollar
  • BRL – Brazilian real
  • CAD – Canadian dollar
  • CHF – Swiss franc
  • CNY – Chinese yuan
  • EUR – Euro
  • GBP – British pound sterling
  • HKD – Hong Kong dollar
  • INR – Indian rupee
  • JPY – Japanese yen
  • KRW – South Korean won
  • MXN – Mexican peso
  • NZD – New Zealand dollar
  • PHP – Philippine peso
  • PLN – Polish zloty
  • RUB – Russian ruble
  • SGD – Singapore dollar
  • USD – United States dollar
  • ZAR – South African rand

Other Business Services From NatWest and PayPal Debit

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


PayPal Debit Account Types
Other PayPal Debit Services


NatWestPayPal Debit
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareYesYes

NatWest vs PayPal Debit Banking Basics

NatWestPayPal Debit
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882742277
WebsiteNatWest WebsitePayPal Debit Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or PayPal Debit 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, PayPal Debit scores 1.4 out of 5 based 5,277 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 20% are 5-star and 73% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or PayPal Debit 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, PayPal Debit’s iPhone App is rated 4.1 out of 5 based on 1,600 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 3.3 out of 5 based on 91,500 reviews.

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

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