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NatWest VS Triodos Bank: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or Triodos Bank better for your small business?



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Below we look at both NatWest and Triodos Bank 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


Triodos Bank Homepage
Triodos Bank Homepage
 

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestTriodos Bank
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.1
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%58%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%22%
Total Number of Reviews5,984514
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/triodos.co.uk

NatWest vs Triodos Bank App Reviews

NatWestTriodos Bank
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.6
Number of iPhone Reviews456,7001,700
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.6
Number of Android Reviews349,000851
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/triodos-bank-uk/id1238649529

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Account Fees & Charges

NatWestTriodos Bank
Free Business Bank AccountYesNo
Free Business Account Term Length24 MonthsNA
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£3
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£3
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pNo
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £100Free / £1
Cheques (in/out)70p per item£1
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£20
SEPA Payments Cost45pNo

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Business Savings Rates

NatWestTriodos Bank
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 Triodos Bank Account Opening Times

NatWestTriodos Bank
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days1 to 2 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


Triodos Bank Account Types
Triodos Bank Features & Account Types


NatWestTriodos Bank
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesNo
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 BankingYesNo
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsBristol, London and Edinburgh

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Customer Support Options

NatWestTriodos Bank
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesNo

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestTriodos Bank
US Dollar (USD) Bank AccountsYesNo
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)
  • Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
  • Canadian Dollar (CAD)
  • Swiss Franc (CHF)
  • Chinese Renminbi Yuan (CNY)
  • Czech Koruna (CZK)
  • Danish Krone (DKK)
  • Euro (EUR)
  • Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)
  • Croatian Kuna (HRK)
  • Hungarian Forint (HUF)
  • Indian Rupee (INR)
  • New Israeli Sheqel (ILS)
  • Japanese Yen (JPY)
  • Mexican Peso (MXN)
  • Norwegian Krone (NOK)
  • New Zealand Dollar (NZD)

Other Business Services From NatWest and Triodos Bank

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


Triodos Bank Account Types
Other Triodos Bank Services


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

NatWest vs Triodos Bank Banking Basics

NatWestTriodos Bank
Bank TypeHigh StreetChallenger
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882817008
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteTriodos Bank Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or Triodos Bank 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, Triodos Bank scores 4.1 out of 5 based 514 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 58% are 5-star and 22% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or Triodos Bank 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, Triodos Bank’s iPhone App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 1,700 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.6 out of 5 based on 851 reviews.

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

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