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NatWest VS SumUp Business Account: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or SumUp Business Account better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and SumUp Business Account 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


SumUp Business Account Homepage
SumUp Business Account Homepage
 

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestSumUp Business Account
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%64%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%22%
Total Number of Reviews5,98418,247
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/sumup.com

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account App Reviews

NatWestSumUp Business Account
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews456,70012,400
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.7
Number of Android Reviews349,00084,500
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/sumup/id514879214

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account Account Fees & Charges

NatWestSumUp Business Account
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNo Limit
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 SumUp Business Account Business Savings Rates

NatWestSumUp Business Account
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 SumUp Business Account Account Opening Times

NatWestSumUp Business Account
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days10 minutes
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesNo

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


SumUp Business Account Account Types
SumUp Business Account Features & Account Types


NatWestSumUp Business Account
Business Current AccountYesYes
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 SumUp Business Account Customer Support Options

NatWestSumUp Business Account
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestSumUp Business Account
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 SumUp Business Account

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


SumUp Business Account Account Types
Other SumUp Business Account Services


NatWestSumUp Business Account
Business LoansYesNo
Commercial MortgagesYesNo
Invoice FinancingYesNo
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs SumUp Business Account Banking Basics

NatWestSumUp Business Account
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000No
FCA Number121882900700
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteSumUp Business Account Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or SumUp Business Account 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, SumUp Business Account scores 4.2 out of 5 based 18,247 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 64% are 5-star and 22% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or SumUp Business Account 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, SumUp Business Account’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 12,400 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.7 out of 5 based on 84,500 reviews.

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

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