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NatWest VS Soldo: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Soldo better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Soldo 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


Soldo Homepage
Soldo Homepage
 

NatWest vs Soldo Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestSoldo
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.7
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%77%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%11%
Total Number of Reviews5,9841,667
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/soldo.com

NatWest vs Soldo App Reviews

NatWestSoldo
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.82.7
Number of iPhone Reviews456,70070
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.42.9
Number of Android Reviews349,000469
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/soldo/id1489150365

NatWest vs Soldo Account Fees & Charges

NatWestSoldo
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£18
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£30
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35p£2
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100No
Cheques (in/out)70p per itemFree
CHAPS Payments Cost£20No
SEPA Payments Cost45p€1.50

NatWest vs Soldo Business Savings Rates

NatWestSoldo
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 Soldo Account Opening Times

NatWestSoldo
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days1 day
Do They Check Your Credit?YesNo
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

NatWest vs Soldo Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Soldo Account Types
Soldo Features & Account Types


NatWestSoldo
Business Current AccountYesNo
Business Savings AccountYesNo
Business Credit CardYesNo
Business OverdraftYesNo
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesYes
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesNo
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 Soldo Customer Support Options

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

NatWest vs Soldo Foreign Currency Accounts

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

Other Business Services From NatWest and Soldo

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Soldo Account Types
Other Soldo Services


NatWestSoldo
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesNo
Card MachinesYesNo
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs Soldo Banking Basics

NatWestSoldo
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882900459
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteSoldo Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Soldo 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, Soldo scores 4.7 out of 5 based 1,667 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 77% are 5-star and 11% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Soldo 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, Soldo’s iPhone App is rated 2.7 out of 5 based on 70 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 2.9 out of 5 based on 469 reviews.

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

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