Is NatWest or PayPal Debit better for your small business?
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 vs PayPal Debit Trustpilot Reviews
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5) | 1.4 | 1.4 |
Percent 5-Star Reviews | 8% | 20% |
Percent 1- Star Reviews | 86% | 73% |
Total Number of Reviews | 5,984 | 5,277 |
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.paypal.co.uk
NatWest vs PayPal Debit App Reviews
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
iPhone Review Score (out of 5) | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Number of iPhone Reviews | 456,700 | 1,600 |
Android Review Score (out of 5) | 4.4 | 3.3 |
Number of Android Reviews | 349,000 | 91,500 |
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
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Free Business Bank Account | Yes | No |
Free Business Account Term Length | 24 Months | NA |
Cheapest Monthly Account Fee | Free | No |
Most Expensive Monthly Account Fee | Free | No |
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out) | 35p | Free |
Cash Payments Cost (in/out) | 70p per £100 | Free |
Cheques (in/out) | 70p per item | Free |
CHAPS Payments Cost | £20 | No |
SEPA Payments Cost | 45p | No |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Business Savings Rates
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Types of Business Savings Accounts | Instant access, notice and fixed-term savings accounts | None |
Lowest Savings Rate (AER) | 1.46% | NA |
Maximum Savings Rate (AER) | 4.25% | NA |
Minimum Savings Amount | No | NA |
Interest Paid On Foreign Currencies | Yes | Yes |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Account Opening Times
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Can You Apply Online? | Yes | Yes |
How Long Does Opening An Account Typically Take? | 10 Working days | Few minutes |
Do They Check Your Credit? | Yes | No |
Current Account Switch Service | Yes | Yes |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Features & Account Types


NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Business Current Account | Yes | Yes |
Business Savings Account | Yes | No |
Business Credit Card | Yes | No |
Business Overdraft | Yes | No |
Accounts For Startups | Yes | Yes |
Accounts For Charities | Yes | No |
Accounts For Sole Traders | Yes | No |
Joint Business Accounts Available | Yes | Yes |
Card Type | Mastercard | Mastercard |
Online Banking | Yes | Yes |
Mobile Banking | Yes | Yes |
In Person/Branch Banking | Yes | No |
Branch Locations | UK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locations | None, online only |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Customer Support Options
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Phone Support Available | Yes | No |
Email Support Available | Yes | Yes |
App Based Support | Yes | Yes |
Web Based Support | Yes | Yes |
In person Customer Support | Yes | No |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Foreign Currency Accounts
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
US Dollar (USD) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
Euro (EUR) Bank Accounts | Yes | Yes |
Other Currencies Available: |
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Other Business Services From NatWest and PayPal Debit


NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Business Loans | Yes | No |
Commercial Mortgages | Yes | No |
Invoice Financing | Yes | No |
International Payments | Yes | Yes |
Merchant Payment Services | Yes | Yes |
Card Machines | Yes | Yes |
Free Accounting Software | Yes | Yes |
NatWest vs PayPal Debit Banking Basics
NatWest | PayPal Debit | |
Bank Type | High Street | Challenger |
FSCS Protection | Yes, up to £85,000 | No |
FCA Number | 121882 | 742277 |
Website | NatWest Website | PayPal 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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