Merchant Machine

NatWest VS TSB: Business Banking Review & Fee Comparison


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

Is NatWest or TSB better for your small business?



Compare UK Business Bank Accounts

Powered By BusinessBankAccounts.co.uk



Below we look at both NatWest and TSB 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


TSB Homepage
TSB Homepage
 

NatWest vs TSB Trustpilot Reviews

NatWestTSB
Trustpilot Review Score (out of 5)1.44.2
Percent 5-Star Reviews8%56%
Percent 1- Star Reviews86%27%
Total Number of Reviews5,98421,942
Sources:
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.natwest.com
https://www.trustpilot.com/review/tsb.co.uk

NatWest vs TSB App Reviews

NatWestTSB
iPhone Review Score (out of 5)4.84.8
Number of iPhone Reviews456,700457,400
Android Review Score (out of 5)4.44.4
Number of Android Reviews349,000197,000
Sources:
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/natwest-mobile-banking/id334855322
https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/tsb-mobile-banking/id1160720878

NatWest vs TSB Account Fees & Charges

NatWestTSB
Free Business Bank AccountYesYes
Free Business Account Term Length24 Months30 Months
Cheapest Monthly Account FeeFree£5
Most Expensive Monthly Account FeeFree£40
Electronic Payment Cost (in/out)35pFree
Cash Payments Cost (in/out)70p per £10070p per £100
Cheques (in/out)70p per item70p
CHAPS Payments Cost£20£30
SEPA Payments Cost45p£2

NatWest vs TSB Business Savings Rates

NatWestTSB
Types of Business Savings AccountsInstant access, notice and fixed-term savings accountsInstant Access, Fixed Bonds
Lowest Savings Rate (AER)1.46%1.35%
Maximum Savings Rate (AER)4.25%4.30%
Minimum Savings AmountNo£1
Interest Paid On Foreign CurrenciesYesYes
 

NatWest vs TSB Account Opening Times

NatWestTSB
Can You Apply Online?YesYes
How Long Does Opening An
Account Typically Take?
10 Working days10 Working days
Do They Check Your Credit?YesYes
Current Account Switch ServiceYesYes

NatWest vs TSB Features & Account Types

NatWest Account Types
NatWest Features & Account Types


TSB Account Types
TSB Features & Account Types


NatWestTSB
Business Current AccountYesYes
Business Savings AccountYesYes
Business Credit CardYesYes
Business OverdraftYesYes
Accounts For StartupsYesYes
Accounts For CharitiesYesNo
Accounts For Sole TradersYesYes
Joint Business Accounts AvailableYesYes
Card TypeMastercardMastercard
Online BankingYesYes
Mobile BankingYesYes
In Person/Branch BankingYesYes
Branch LocationsUK-wide including the ability to use some RBS locationsUK-wide

NatWest vs TSB Customer Support Options

NatWestTSB
Phone Support AvailableYesYes
Email Support AvailableYesYes
App Based Support YesYes
Web Based SupportYesYes
In person Customer SupportYesYes

NatWest vs TSB Foreign Currency Accounts

NatWestTSB
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)
  • Euros
  • US Dollars
  • Canadian Dollars
  • Australian Dollars
  • New Zealand Dollars
  • Swiss Francs
  • Japanese Yen
  • Chinese Yuan
  • Singapore Dollars
  • Hong Kong Dollars
  • Danish Kroner
  • Norwegian Kroner
  • Swedish Kroner
  • Czech Koruna
  • Hungarian Forint
  • Polish Zloty
  • Romanian Leu
  • Bulgarian Lev
  • Croatian Kuna
  • Turkish Lira
  • Israeli Shekel
  • South African Rand
  • Mexican Peso
  • Argentinian Peso
  • Brazilian Real

Other Business Services From NatWest and TSB

NatWest Account Types
Other NatWest Services


TSB Account Types
Other TSB Services


NatWestTSB
Business LoansYesYes
Commercial MortgagesYesYes
Invoice FinancingYesYes
International PaymentsYesYes
Merchant Payment ServicesYesYes
Card MachinesYesYes
Free Accounting SoftwareYesNo

NatWest vs TSB Banking Basics

NatWestTSB
Bank TypeHigh StreetHigh Street
FSCS ProtectionYes, up to £85,000Yes, up to £85,000
FCA Number121882191240
WebsiteNatWest WebsiteTSB Website

Common Comparison Questions

Does NatWest or TSB 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, TSB scores 4.2 out of 5 based 21,942 Trustpilot reviews. Of which 56% are 5-star and 27% are 1-star.

Does NatWest or TSB 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, TSB’s iPhone App is rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 457,400 reviews. And it’s Android App is rated 4.4 out of 5 based on 197,000 reviews.

Does NatWest or TSB 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, TSB offers Instant Access, Fixed Bonds accounts with interest rates ranging from 1.35% to 4.30% (AER).

See Other Comparisons:
NatWest vs Starling Bank
NatWest vs Shawbrook Bank
NatWest vs RBS (Royal Bank of Scotland)
NatWest vs Wise
NatWest vs Revolut Business


For other business bank accounts see our guide here.

 



Please note: Merchant Machine is an information and comparison website only.
We do not provide merchant services nor can we recommend which solution is right for you and your business.
Blog · About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Use · Contact Us
Copyright © 2025 Brilliant British Ltd trading as Merchant Machine

Registered Office Address:
3rd Floor Great Titchfield House, 14-18 Great Titchfield Street, London, United Kingdom, W1W 8BD
Company number 10490224